Mission Cyber Architect
Core
Define and implement robust cybersecurity measures across complex space mission systems, networks, and information throughout the system development lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC Mission Cyber Architect
Builds
Secure architectures for next-generation space mission systems, cloud, embedded, and mission-critical systems
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
System security engineering, security architecture design, risk management, vulnerability analysis, security assessments, accreditation navigation, threat likelihood analysis, secure system implementation
Preferred skills
Space system design integration, cloud platform expertise (AWS/Azure/VMWare), security tool development, DoD 8140 certification
Technologies
AWS, Azure, VMWare
Responsibilities
Provide cybersecurity systems engineering support for architecture, configuration management, security assessments, and accreditation; Engineer, implement, and monitor security measures for cyberspace systems; Review and design security architecture for next-generation space mission systems; Identify and define system security requirements and develop detailed cybersecurity designs; Identify and recommend strategies for mitigation of ground and space cybersecurity vulnerabilities; Participate in risk management activities to evaluate cybersecurity risks and apply mitigations; Review cybersecurity test procedures for requirements satisfaction.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC