Space Systems Cybersecurity and Assessments Engineer
Core
Design, implement, assess, and deploy cyber solutions to defend national space assets against threats.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity engineer (space systems)
Builds
Cyber security architecture, security prototypes, and validated network system requirements for DoD and IC space systems.
Domain
Defense / Space Systems / Cybersecurity
Required skills
Cyber security research and assessment, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, network architecture review, security prototype development, offensive and defensive cyber tactics, network engineering (TCP/IP, IPSEC, HTTP/S, routing), programming languages for automation, Linux/Unix operating systems
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Cybersecurity/CS/SE, DoD 8140-compliant certifications (Security+, OSCP, CEH, GPEN, GIAC), space systems experience (ground/user segments, legacy software), cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Podman), ICS/OT security assessment, NRO/NSA/USCYBERCOM experience, NIST SP 800-53/RMF knowledge, Elastic-based security platforms, machine learning for threat detection, TS/SCI clearance with SAP capability
Technologies
Linux, Unix, TCP/IP, IPSEC, HTTP/S, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Elastic, NIST SP 800-53
Responsibilities
Conduct cyber security research and vulnerability assessments; advise DoD and IC customers on secure design and implementation; review network architectures for security deficiencies; support cybersecurity projects and prototype development; apply technical expertise in programming and network engineering.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
