Space Cyber Security Engineer

Medium; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is seeking a Space Cyber Security Engineer in Albuquerque, NM to lead cybersecurity engineering for space and DoD missions. You will protect critical infrastructure, design cyber capabilities, and integrate systems across ground and space architectures.

You must have DoD/IC experience, TS clearance with SSBI eligibility, and knowledge of RMF/JSIG. Expect travel up to 25% within the continental US in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC or equivalent cybersecurity experience.
• Working knowledge of DoD/IC programs as an ISSE/ISSM.
• Experience with RMF/JSIG guidance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity engineering support to assigned project teams.
• Perform security assessments and develop remediation options.
• Engage in engineering activities to attain cyber mission effects.
• Develop and/or employ cybersecurity tools used within DoD architectures.
• Synthesize intelligence and scan results into actionable reports.

Skills

DoD/IC experience

Cybersecurity

RMF/NIST SP 800-37

JSIG familiarity

Clearance TS/SSBI

Education

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees

Tools

Docker

Containers

AWS

Azure

Programming languages

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Space Cyber Security Engineer for a role in Albuquerque, NM.

This handpicked candidate will provide technical leadership combined with an operational understanding of cybersecurity to protect US Space Force critical infrastructure and information systems against sophisticated adversaries, create mission effects in and through cyberspace, and develop innovative cyber capabilities. The candidate must possess experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating advanced ground and space systems. A successful candidate must be a problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high-performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• You will provide cybersecurity engineering support to assigned project team(s).
• Perform security assessments and develop vulnerability remediation options.
• Perform engineering activities to attain cyber mission effects.
• Develop and/or employ cybersecurity tools used within DoD architectures.
• Synthesize intelligence products and scan results to prepare reports with actionable recommendations.
• Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans.
• Coordinate with multiple partners/agencies to ensure adherence cybersecurity policies while meeting program milestones.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry experience in computer network operations or cybersecurity/information assurance.
• Relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
• Working knowledge of a variety of platforms to include Dockers, Containers, AWS & Azure.
• Working knowledge of a variety of programming languages.
• Experience in DoD/IC programs as an ISSE and/or ISSM.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
• Working knowledge of Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and or NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment.
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
• Travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States.

Desired Qualifications:

• Fifteen (15) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience.
• DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM or IAT Level II Certification.
• CISSP certification.
• Experience as a SCA.
• System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office.
• Expert knowledge in development and fielding of space systems.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.