Cyberspace Assessments & Exploitation Manager
Core
Lead cybersecurity assessment and penetration testing operations to identify vulnerabilities and validate security controls for U.S. Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, and DHS space systems.
Role type
Senior management IC in cyber assessment and exploitation
Builds
Defensive cyber operations capabilities and vulnerability research for space systems
Domain
National security, space operations, cyber warfare
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cybersecurity assessment, penetration testing, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, systems engineering, strategic partnership management, team leadership, mission command
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Cybersecurity/CS, hands-on offensive/defensive cyber ops in high-stakes environments, advanced certifications (CISSP, OSCP, etc.), experience with USCYBERCOM/Space Force/NASA, space system architecture knowledge
Technologies
Space systems, embedded systems, ground segment infrastructure, satellite communications systems
Responsibilities
Manage and execute comprehensive cybersecurity assessment and penetration testing programs, coordinate strategic partnerships with USCYBERCOM/IC/NASA/DHS, develop and mentor high-performance technical teams, integrate cutting-edge assessment methodologies, oversee multi-agency assessment support, exercise mission command in contested space environments
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight
