Space Systems Cyber Architect — Zero-Trust & AI Defense

VulnU; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

401(k) Plan

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA invites experienced security architects to join the Cyberspace Systems & Security Subdivision as Mission Cyber Architect. Lead security architecture for ground and space mission systems, implement zero-trust, and guide cyber decisions across programs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in STEM or related field, 12+ years in security, ability to obtain TS/SCI, and willingness to travel ~20%.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of system security experience across multiple cybersecurity domains (applications security, defensive cyber operations, vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, network security, embedded systems security).
• Experience designing and implementing security architectures using zero-trust principles or secure-by-design frameworks.
• Space systems security experience (ground systems, space networks) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture development for ground and space mission systems.
• Define and implement zero-trust architecture and secure-by-design principles.
• Develop and execute cybersecurity prototypes and testbeds for operational validation.
• Apply AI/ML-based threat detection and anomaly detection techniques.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams through full lifecycle security engineering.

Skills

Zero-trust architecture

Security architecture

AI/ML security solutions

Threat detection

Ground/space systems security

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/InfoSecurity/CS/Systems Eng

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA invites experienced security architects to join the Cyberspace Systems & Security Subdivision as Mission Cyber Architect. Lead security architecture for ground and space mission systems, implement zero-trust, and guide cyber decisions across programs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in STEM or related field, 12+ years in security, ability to obtain TS/SCI, and willingness to travel ~20%.