Space Cybersecurity Systems Engineer — Space Force

The Aerospace Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 129,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

401(k) Plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Flexible schedules/telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation’s Defense Systems Group is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer for Space Force Cyber and Data to lead security efforts across the enterprise. The role focuses on architecture, risk management, and system integration in a fast-paced DoD environment, with on-site work at the Pentagon or Crystal City, VA.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in system security engineering, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or related cyber/engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of increasing responsible experience in system security engineering.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and security initiatives.
• Willing to travel domestically up to 10%.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer tasking for enterprise-wide security architecture concepts across the system development lifecycle.
• Define approaches for security policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Manage Aerospace Engineering Technology Group project teams for customer tasks.
• Communicate security strategies, risks, and requirements to senior leadership.
• Apply systems security engineering to understand threats and implement cyber protections.
• Utilize reference architectures and reusable solutions considering performance, usability, and cost.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Oral and written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or similar technical area

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation’s Defense Systems Group is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer for Space Force Cyber and Data to lead security efforts across the enterprise. The role focuses on architecture, risk management, and system integration in a fast-paced DoD environment, with on-site work at the Pentagon or Crystal City, VA.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in system security engineering, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to senior