Space Systems Cybersecurity and Assessments Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation6 days ago
Chantilly, VA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$100k - $150k/yr
Responsibilities
- Conduct cybersecurity research, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and mitigation activities.
- Identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in software, hardware, network architectures, and mission environments.
- Advise DoD and Intelligence Community space-system customers on secure design, implementation, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Review network architectures, data flows, performance, designs, and protocols, and conduct cybersecurity trade-off studies.
- Contribute to cybersecurity architecture, prototype and capability development, network requirements validation, and security automation tools.
- Develop and implement security prototypes and recommended mitigations while coordinating with vendors and government stakeholders.
- Apply offensive and defensive cybersecurity techniques, network engineering expertise, and programming for automation and tool development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in STEM, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a similar technical field.
- At least 5 years of professional cybersecurity experience with demonstrated contribution to cyber assessments and/or cybersecurity prototype development.
- Demonstrated proficiency in one or more programming languages.
- Proficiency with Linux and Unix-based operating systems.
- Knowledge or experience with offensive and defensive cybersecurity tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Knowledge or experience performing vulnerability assessment and mitigation.
- Knowledge of network engineering and architecture, including TCP/IP, IPSEC, HTTP/S, and routing protocols.
- Ability to work independently with sound judgment and establish effective relationships with customers and stakeholders across organizations.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, willingness to take a CI polygraph examination, and U.S. citizenship.
- Preferred qualifications include an advanced technical degree, cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or GIAC, network-device experience, space-systems experience, cloud and container experience, ICS/OT security expertise, knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and RMF, Elastic security-platform experience, and machine-learning expertise applied to cyber threat detection.
Benefits
- Full-time position based 100% onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, with occasional travel of approximately 20% if required.
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% based on years of service plus matching contributions; immediate eligibility and vesting upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts, variable pay opportunities, and relocation assistance.
- Professional growth, development, and education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment focused on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
About The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit operator of a federally funded research and development center, providing independent systems engineering, research, and mission assurance for U.S. government space programs. It supports defense, civil, and some commercial customers across satellites, launch vehicles, ground systems, remote sensing, and cyber. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it advises on acquisition, design, testing, and operations to improve reliability of national security space systems.