E01-M01 Cyber Security Engineer

EXPANSIA•Albuquerque, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Aether Aerospace, a platform formed by JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA, is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role supports the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) by providing technical leadership and operational cybersecurity expertise to protect US Space Force critical infrastructure and information systems. The engineer will be responsible for defending against sophisticated adversaries, creating mission effects in and through cyberspace, and developing innovative cyber capabilities. The position requires experience in developing, designing, building, and integrating advanced ground and space systems. The ideal candidate is a problem solver who can deliver superior results in a high-profile, fast-paced environment as part of a high-performing team. The role involves providing System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space RCO, an agile acquisition organization specializing in delivering first-of-their-kind systems for quick-turn needs. The engineer will work on small, empowered teams, with their contributions directly impacting program success.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with SAP Eligibility, and willingness to sit for a CI Poly
Relevant MA/MS/ME Degree and a minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience.
No less than two (2) year's total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years
Working knowledge of a variety of platforms to include Dockers, Containers, AWS & Azure.
Working knowledge of a variety of programming languages.
Experience in DoD/IC programs as an ISSE and/or ISSM.
Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
Working knowledge of Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and or NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF)
High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment.

Nice To Haves

Fifteen (15) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience.
DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM or IAT Level II Certification
CISSP certification
Experience as a SCA.
System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office.
Expert knowledge in development and fielding of space systems.

Responsibilities

Provide cybersecurity engineering support to assigned project team(s).
Perform security assessments and develop vulnerability remediation options.
Perform engineering activities to attain cyber mission effects.
Develop and/or employ cybersecurity tools used within DoD architectures.
Synthesize intelligence products and scan results to prepare reports with actionable recommendations.
Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans.
Coordinate with multiple partners/agencies to ensure adherence cybersecurity policies while meeting program milestones.