Cybersecurity Engineer (Secret clearance)
Core
Ensuring security, resilience, and readiness of space-sensing systems for warfighters and national security by testing, analyzing, and validating system performance against evolving threats.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity engineer (defense/space)
Builds
Resilient space-sensing capabilities and secure system architectures for the U.S. Space Force and mission partners
Domain
Defense / Space Systems / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Cybersecurity architecture analysis, Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRA/MBRA-C), threat scenario development, network security methodologies, technical analysis of cybersecurity architectures
Preferred skills
Space-based remote sensing systems, System Security Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, advanced cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, ISSEP, ISSAP)
Technologies
Network security protocols, Cyber Table Top (CTT) simulation tools, DoD 8140 frameworks
Responsibilities
Test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate system performance; identify vulnerabilities and plan urgent mitigations; partner with engineers and operators to integrate cybersecurity throughout the system life cycle; develop threat scenarios for cyber test events
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
