IT Security Engineer, Space
Core
Own and maintain classified infrastructure end-to-end, ensuring hardened security controls, compliance, and resilience for U.S. military and allied partners in the space domain.
Role type
Senior IC IT Security Engineer (classified infrastructure)
Builds
Hardened Windows/Linux environments, virtualized platforms (VMware), and enterprise services for space mission command and control
Domain
Defense / Space Systems / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Windows Server hardening, Linux (RHEL) hardening, VMware vSphere administration, STIG compliance (SCAP/SCC), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, patch management, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible
Preferred skills
VMware vSAN, Horizon/VDI, CAD/CAM/CAE software familiarity, ATO process experience, Security+ / RHCSA / VCP certifications
Technologies
Windows Server, RHEL, VMware vSphere, vSAN, Horizon, Active Directory, SCAP, SCC, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, Python
Responsibilities
Administer and harden Windows and Linux systems in classified environments; Manage virtual infrastructure provisioning, patching, and STIG compliance; Apply and maintain STIGs using SCAP and SCC tools; Configure and maintain enterprise services (AD, DNS, DHCP, WSUS); Develop automation scripts and Ansible playbooks; Monitor system health and security posture; Support vulnerability scanning and remediation; Maintain backup and recovery procedures; Support security assessments and compliance evidence collection
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC