AI Cybersecurity Architect and Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

4d•$176,400 - $264,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an AI Cybersecurity Architect and Engineer (Senior Project Engineer – Cyber Security Architecture and Cloud Computing Architecture) for its Digital Innovation Division and Mission IT organization. The role is responsible for helping ensure the security posture of the company’s AI work and serving as an interface with the corporate information security office (OCISO). It combines mission, theory, and operations to help transform how the company performs its work. The position is full-time and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Chantilly, Virginia; or El Segundo, California. It requires 100% onsite work, with occasional remote work and possible travel. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain one. The stated annual pay range is $176,400 to $264,600. The final salary within that range depends on factors including education, experience, knowledge, and skills. The company describes its work environment as inclusive and built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

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-type organization.
Working knowledge of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, NIST Risk Management Framework, and at least one of ISO 27001, OWASP, CMMC, or DoD RMF.
Cloud architecture or infrastructure-as-code experience.
Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time, occasionally to a work location or customer site domestically or internationally.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Nice To Haves

CISSP certification or progress toward it, GCIH, GSEC, or CC.
Experience in regulated or federal environments, including FedRAMP, DoD IL2/IL5, or CMMC.
CTI background.
Experience building a security program or capability from scratch.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between DID/M-IT and OCISO on AI-related security matters, streamlining communication and reducing turnaround time for reviews and approvals.
Provide embedded, first-line security consultation to DID project teams on AI initiatives, surfacing issues early and reducing unrefined requests reaching OCISO.
Partner with OCISO on architecture and infrastructure security planning for AI systems so DID designs are ready for OCISO review.
Conduct preliminary security assessments of AI models, platforms, and integrations and prepare documented packages for OCISO review.
Identify architectural and control gaps early and support remediation planning in line with OCISO-defined risk priorities.
Translate OCISO guidance and technical risk into actionable terms for DID project teams and leadership, and convey DID’s technical context to OCISO.
Help standardize and prepare DID’s AI security documentation and requests to support faster OCISO processing with less back-and-forth.

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 a company-paid benefit 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.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.