Secure Systems Engineer – Cyber Architecture & Edge Security
The Aerospace Corporation2 days ago
Colorado Springs, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$152k - $228k/yr
Responsibilities
- Partner with software engineering teams to embed secure development practices across design, build, and release phases.
- Assess and strengthen network security controls for edge computing architectures and distributed or remote deployments.
- Architect, troubleshoot, and secure systems across hybrid, cloud, and on-premises environments.
- Conduct or lead software review initiatives to identify weaknesses in application logic.
- Advance automation and Infrastructure as Code adoption using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
- Support secure testing methodologies and threat modeling exercises using frameworks such as STRIDE, PASTA, and DREAD.
- Document technical architectures, audit materials, engineering standards, and knowledge-transfer guidance.
- Coordinate with SOC, IT operations, and engineering stakeholders on security architecture and emerging threats.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to team-wide cybersecurity expertise and technical standards.
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional IT or cybersecurity experience.
- 5+ years of network security experience, including experience or strong working knowledge of edge computing architectures.
- Demonstrated use of AI-assisted coding tools with the ability to validate, understand, and take ownership of generated code.
- Familiarity with Operational Technology environments and their security considerations.
- Programming familiarity sufficient to participate meaningfully in code reviews.
- Strong hands-on IT background in systems administration, networking, infrastructure engineering, or a similar area.
- Practical experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code tools and principles.
- Ability to collaborate across engineering, IT, and security teams on complex technical initiatives.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Systems; AI/ML lifecycle familiarity; secure testing or penetration testing experience; NIST, cybersecurity law, regulation, or risk-management knowledge; specialized OT experience; relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or CISSP; an active Secret clearance; and experience mentoring engineers or establishing technical standards.
Benefits
- 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 benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts and a variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- 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.