CareerPlan

Cyber Systems Engineer - Dulles

USAFull-time$125k–$235k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens only

Core

Architect, implement, and satisfy RMF cybersecurity, cyber resilience, and cyber survivability requirements for satellite systems, communications links, and ground command and control systems.

Role type

Senior IC Cyber Systems Engineer (Defense Aerospace)

Builds

Satellite systems, communications links, ground command and control systems

Domain

Defense Aerospace / National Security Space

Required skills

RMF process implementation, DISA STIG hardening, vulnerability scanning and remediation, secure coding practices, attack surface analysis, COTS security tool management, cloud and virtualized environment security, patch management, security documentation (SSPs, RARs, SCTMs)

Preferred skills

CISSP-ISSEP or CISSP-ISSAP certification, Docker container hardening, SAP community experience, embedded processor security, cryptographic device integration

Technologies

Cloud, Docker, Embedded, SAP, Security, Windows

Responsibilities

Architect and implement RMF cybersecurity requirements for satellite and ground systems; perform attack surface analysis and produce security documentation; implement and maintain COTS security tools including firewalls and SIEM solutions; support hardening of space vehicles and flight software; execute assessment procedures for compliance with DoD and intelligence community requirements; triage static code analysis findings; collaborate on systems engineering and integration for security-critical components; securely deploy mission-unique software in cloud environments; perform vulnerability scanning and patch management on Windows and Red Hat systems; document and update standard operating procedures.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC