Cybersecurity Engineer BT26071

Bastion Technologies • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, TX . This role provides systems expertise for the Gateway Program and contributes to the development, design, testing, evaluation, and cybersecurity domain of spacecraft systems. The engineer will collaborate with NASA teams, provide technical guidance, perform cybersecurity assessments, and support the rapid development of spacecraft systems in a dynamic engineering environment.

Requirements

• This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering.
• Requires 2+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Experience in Avionics Electrical or Software Systems design and development.
• Experience performing cybersecurity impact assessments and remediation.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity controls and requirements such as NIST SP 800 ‑ 53: Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems.
• Experience with network design, network management tools, IT security, and network troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with commercial products used in computer networking technology.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills, with a strong customer service mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NASA NPR 2810.1A: Security of Information Technology.
• CompTIA Security+ – Baseline DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II.
• Thorough understanding of computer networking technologies, including EEE 802.3 (Ethernet) standards.
• Experience with hardware and software integration.
• Experience in cybersecurity planning, auditing, and vulnerability scanning.
• Experience with avionics cybersecurity system maintenance (e.g., disabling services, implementing countermeasures, intrusion detection, firewall configuration).
• Experience with spacecraft avionics, networks and flight software analysis.
• Experience applying computer network technology in space systems.
• Familiarity with ARINC 664 Part 7 Aircraft Data Network.
• Familiarity with SAE AS6802 Time ‑ Triggered Ethernet Standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis and technical consultation for the development, design, testing, and evaluation of spacecraft systems, software, hardware, and cybersecurity.
• Provide technical guidance, oversight, and resolution of issues related to Multiple-System Domains (Software and Networks) for NASA projects and programs.
• Perform cybersecurity impact assessments.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Coordinate with external organizations to perform cybersecurity remediation.
• Operate successfully in a fast ‑ paced cyber systems environment supporting rapid evaluation for Cybersecurity related Risks.
• Demonstrate strong customer focus, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic, schedule – driven environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options.
• We also support career advancement through professional training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees