Senior Staff Software Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity and Compliance

maxar; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Senior Staff Software Systems Engineer with a focus on Cybersecurity & Compliance to ensure mission systems meet security and regulatory requirements. You will work across engineering, security, program, and operations teams to translate complex requirements into practical technical solutions for both classified and unclassified environments.

The role emphasizes strong systems thinking, software architecture expertise, and leadership to uphold frameworks such as NIST and CMMC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles to complex software-intensive systems in regulated or classified environments.
• Experience implementing or supporting cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, or comparable government security standards.
• Strong understanding of modern software architecture, cloud technologies, cybersecurity principles, and secure software development practices.
• Experience translating security and compliance requirements into engineering solutions, system designs, and technical implementation plans.
• Active U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority for cybersecurity and compliance across software-intensive mission systems.
• Partner with engineering teams, security organizations, U.S. Government customers, and program leadership to translate compliance requirements into technical direction.
• Lead the integration of cybersecurity and compliance requirements into system architecture, software development, cloud infrastructure, and operational processes.
• Assess technical risk, identify compliance gaps, and guide engineering teams in remediation strategies.
• Support security assessments, accreditation activities, and continuous compliance while balancing mission objectives.
• Mentor engineers and promote secure systems engineering practices across multiple teams.
• Champion AI-assisted engineering to improve compliance analysis and documentation while maintaining security and data protection.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Systems engineering

Software architecture

Cloud technologies

Compliance frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

Position Summary

The Senior Staff Software Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity & Compliance serves as a senior technical authority within Core Mission Systems, helping ensure complex software-intensive mission systems meet applicable cybersecurity and compliance requirements. Working across engineering, cybersecurity, program, and operational teams, this engineer interprets security requirements, assesses impacts to system architecture and engineering processes, and translates compliance obligations into practical technical solutions. The role supports classified and unclassified environments while helping Core Mission Systems achieve and sustain compliance with frameworks such as NIST and CMMC without compromising mission effectiveness, system resiliency, or engineering velocity. Success in this role requires strong systems thinking, software architecture expertise, cybersecurity knowledge, technical leadership, and the ability to bridge security requirements with real-world engineering execution. This position involves regular interaction with internal security organizations, engineering teams, and U.S. Government customers supporting classified and unclassified programs and may require limited travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority for cybersecurity and compliance across software-intensive mission systems, ensuring engineering solutions align with applicable security and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with engineering teams, security organizations, U.S. Government customers, and program leadership to translate compliance requirements into technical direction and engineering priorities.
• Lead the integration of cybersecurity and compliance requirements into system architecture, software development, cloud infrastructure, and operational processes.
• Assess technical risk, identify compliance gaps, and guide engineering teams in developing practical, sustainable remediation strategies.
• Support security assessments, accreditation activities, and continuous compliance efforts while balancing mission performance, schedule, and operational objectives.
• Mentor engineers and promote secure systems engineering practices that improve consistency, quality, and collaboration across multiple teams.
• Champion the responsible use of AI-assisted engineering to improve compliance analysis, technical documentation, and engineering efficiency while maintaining security and data protection requirements.

AI-Enabled Systems Engineering

• Apply AI-assisted techniques to improve compliance analysis, architecture reviews, requirements evaluation, technical documentation, and engineering workflows.
• Evaluate AI-generated technical work products using sound engineering judgment and cybersecurity best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency while maintaining the rigor required for mission-critical and classified environments.
• Ensure AI-assisted engineering practices align with organizational policies, customer requirements, and data protection standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles to complex software-intensive systems in regulated or classified environments.
• Experience implementing or supporting cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, or comparable government security standards.
• Strong understanding of modern software architecture, cloud technologies, cybersecurity principles, and secure software development practices.
• Experience translating security and compliance requirements into engineering solutions, system designs, and technical implementation plans.
• Active U