Cyber Mission Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for a mid-level Cyber Engineer to join our Space Development Agency Mission Engineering team in our Strategic & Military Space Division.

The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with Bachelor’s, 8 years’ experience with Master’s, or 4 years’ experience with PhD
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have a minimum of a Secret U.S. Government security clearance
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively to interdisciplinary technical teams in proposal and design efforts for small- to mid-sized programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to interpret customer-driven security requirements to determine areas of risk from a technical, cost, and schedule perspective
• Ability to analyze various cyber-attacks and assess the impact to SDL customers’ systems
• Specialized in Red Teaming (Offensive Cyber Operations) or Blue Systems Engineering (Defensive Cyber Operations)
• Expertise with Cyber Test and Evaluation – Tools & Techniques to include Pen testing and performing Vulnerability Assessments
• Expertise with Cloud Cybersecurity and the DISA Cloud Security Requirements Guide
• Cyber experience with Data Management
• Cyber experience with Space Systems and understanding of Threats and Cyber Defense
• Cyber experience with Operational Technology
• Crypto experience with Space Systems and Architectures
• Experience with drafting Cyber/Crypto Requirements
• Knowledge of and/or experience with eMASS artifact database.
• Ability to anticipate and communicate technical risks to program or proposal managers
• Ability to research and implement complex cyber solutions to achieve program objectives
• Ability to mentor junior-level engineers as needed
• Ability to lead small teams to complete projects or proposal efforts
• Ability to obtain advanced/expert level cyber security certifications such as CISSP Concentrations in Architecture (ISSAP) or Engineering (ISSEP), Advanced Exploit Development, other advanced penetration techniques

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Cyber Security related study
• TS/SCI preferred
• Experience briefing senior leaders with recommendations for critical decisions
• CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), SecAI+ Security Engineer, CyberDefense Pro Analyst, or SecurityX Architect certification

Responsibilities

• Supports the Program Manager and Lead Systems Engineer in technical management of the overall program (this could include tracking cyber/security risks, requirements, interfaces, configurations, and related tasks)
• Develops and applies advanced cybersecurity engineering concepts, theories, and research techniques in support of customer programs and assists corporate cyber capability development activities, as requested
• Adapts cybersecurity requirements and controls of CNSSP-12, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and related standards and policies to customer programs, balancing cybersecurity risk with budget and other considerations
• Conducts cybersecurity incident forensic investigations and tests of considerable complexity
• Evaluates program prime contractor security control traceability matrix (SCTM) and software bill of materials (SBOM) products
• Recommends plans of action and milestones (POAMs) leading to Authorizing Official (AO) Authority to Operate
• Engineers and brokers interconnection security agreements between network data product producers and consumers
• Monitors threat and exploit databases and recommends steps to modernize enterprise cybersecurity policy
• May provide technical consultation and work leadership for junior-level employees
• May participate in business development activities such as customer visits or proposal writing
• May take the leadership role in design reviews and larger proposal efforts (this could be as the cyber subject matter expert or overall effort)

Benefits

• SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
• SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery.
• At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level