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Principal Director - Cyber & Space Assurance

El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time💰 $208,000–$208,000🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead a specialized team ensuring the security, regulatory compliance, and mission resilience of critical national security systems, including cyber, cryptography, and space debris mitigation.

Role type

Principal Director (Cyber & Space Assurance)

Builds

Secure cloud environments, AI/ML capabilities, and integrated multidisciplinary teams for defense customers.

Domain

National Security Space (NSS) / Cybersecurity / Space Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

Cyber systems engineering, digital engineering ecosystems, MBSE, operational mission analysis, DoD cybersecurity policies, Zero Trust Architecture, resource planning, team leadership, complex problem solving

Preferred skills

Advanced technical degree, government cybersecurity ops center experience, AI/ML deployment in defense networks, space spectrum regulations

Technologies

MBSE tools, Cloud environments (IL4 to IL6/TS), AI/ML frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead and manage support to SSIO Enterprise Capabilities Division; Provide senior technical guidance on program efforts and integration risks; Provide systems engineering support for cybersecurity, cryptography, and orbital debris; Drive digital modernization and AI/ML integration; Lead digital transformation and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives; Sponsor activities to fill gaps in cybersecurity and supply chain management

Seniority

Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on technical oversight

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