AI Cybersecurity Architect and Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation10 days ago
Chantilly, VA, USA +2 moreSenior
Base Salary
$176k - $265k/yr
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Digital Innovation Division/Mission IT and the Office of the Chief Information Security Office on AI-related security matters.
- Provide embedded first-line security consultation to project teams working on AI initiatives.
- Partner with the security office on architecture and infrastructure security planning for AI systems.
- Conduct preliminary security assessments of AI models, platforms, and integrations.
- Identify architectural and control gaps and support remediation planning based on security-office risk priorities.
- Translate technical risk and security guidance for project teams and leadership while communicating project context back to the security office.
- Standardize and pre-package AI security documentation and requests to streamline governance reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
- At least 8 years of cybersecurity engineering or architecture experience, including cloud or enterprise environments.
- Direct experience assessing the security of AI models, platforms, or integrations.
- Experience liaising between technical teams and a security governance body such as a CISO or OCISO organization.
- Working knowledge of NIST AI RMF, NIST RMF, and at least one of ISO 27001, OWASP, CMMC, or DoD RMF.
- Cloud architecture or infrastructure-as-code experience.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10% domestically or internationally.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Preferred qualifications include CISSP, GCIH, GSEC, or CC certification; regulated or federal environment experience; a cyber threat intelligence background; and experience building a security program or capability from scratch.
Benefits
- Full-time position based in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Chantilly, Virginia; or El Segundo, California.
- Requires 100% onsite work with occasional remote work and possible travel.
- 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% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested.
- Flexible spending accounts and a variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs, and education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment focused on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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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.