AI Cybersecurity Architect and Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•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) to help ensure the security posture of its AI work and coordinate with the corporate information security office. The role is part of the Digital Innovation Division’s Mission IT organization and sits at the intersection of mission, theory, and operations. It is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Chantilly, Virginia; or El Segundo, California, with 100% onsite work, occasional remote work, and possible travel.

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.
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% of the time, occasionally to a work location or customer site domestically or internationally.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Nice To Haves

CISSP certification, or progress toward it; GCIH, GSEC, or CC certification.
Experience in regulated or federal environments, such as 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 review and approval turnaround time.
Provide 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 aligned with OCISO-defined risk priorities.
Translate OCISO guidance and technical risk into actionable terms for DID project teams and leadership, and convey DID technical context to OCISO.
Help standardize and pre-package DID’s AI security documentation and requests to reduce processing time and follow-up.

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 contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; immediate eligibility and vesting.
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.