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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Chantilly, VA💼 Full-time💰 $166,400–$166,400🗓 2026-04-30 → 2026-09-29

Core

Lead cybersecurity teams to develop policies, architectures, and solutions protecting space systems (satellite, launch, ground) and sensitive data throughout the system development life cycle.

Role type

Senior IC cybersecurity engineer (systems security)

Builds

Trusted systems, hardened network devices, and security architectures for defense, civil, and commercial space programs

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems / Cybersecurity

Required skills

System security engineering, threat/vulnerability analysis, risk management, security architecture design, security operations (DCO), security tool development, requirements definition, security policy development

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in Systems/Cybersecurity Engineering, CISSP/ISSEP/ISSAP certifications, PMP certification

Technologies

Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, network security tools, web services, SOA

Responsibilities

Engineer and monitor security measures for computer systems and networks; Identify and recommend strategies for mitigating ground and space cybersecurity vulnerabilities; Provide ground truth assessments of security events and posture; Design computer security architecture and develop detailed cybersecurity designs; Participate in Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) planning and implementation; Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices; Develop technical solutions and new security tools to automate tasks; Review cybersecurity test procedures and participate in Test Readiness Reviews.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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