Cyber Security Engineer

Aether Aerospace • Albuquerque, NM

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Aether Aerospace is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role provides System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space RCO, a U.S. Space Force acquisition organization focused on delivering first-of systems to meet urgent needs. The engineer will join a small, agile project team and provide technical leadership and operational cybersecurity expertise to protect critical infrastructure and information systems, create mission effects in and through cyberspace, and develop innovative cyber capabilities. The position supports advanced ground and space systems in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. Travel within the continental United States may be required up to 25%.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility and willingness to sit for a CI Poly.
• Relevant MA/MS/ME degree and at least 10 years of DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience.
• At least two years of total experience in a SAP and/or SCI environment, including at least one year within the last five years.
• Working knowledge of platforms including Docker, containers, AWS, and 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 the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and/or NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• High personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills and adapt to a changing security environment.

Nice To Haves

• 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 Security Control Assessor (SCA).
• Experience providing System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to a government program office.
• Expert knowledge in the development and fielding of space systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity engineering support to assigned project teams.
• 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 into reports with actionable recommendations.
• Advise the government customer about risks to performance, schedule, and budget arising from proposed contractor plans or execution of accepted plans.
• Coordinate with multiple partners and agencies to ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies while meeting program milestones.

What This Job Offers

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