Mission Partner Cybersecurity Engineer, SYD 85

Space Systems Command • El Paso County, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SBD1, El Paso, CO is searching for a Mission Partner Cybersecurity Engineer to support SYD 85 (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Position is eligible to be filled at either Peterson Space Force Base Colorado Springs, CO or Los Angeles Space Force Base, El Segundo CA. The US Space Force is seeking a dynamic engineer to serve as the primary technical evaluator during the critical intake and onboarding process for new mission partners. In this pivotal role, you will act as the central advocate, educator, and guide for the overarching Joint Antenna Marketplace (JAM) cybersecurity framework. You will ensure that external commercial and government partners understand and meet all technical security prerequisites before integrating into the enterprise network, effectively preventing schedule delays and mitigating vulnerabilities early in the onboarding phase. This high-impact position demands an exceptional blend of strategic decision support, robust analytical capabilities, sharp time management, and superior oral and written communication skills. Daily, you will articulate and advocate for enterprise cybersecurity processes to diverse stakeholders, ensuring security architectures align with both unclassified and classified baseline requirements. Your hands-on responsibilities will include assessing incoming antenna providers for compliance, vulnerabilities, and integration risks prior to onboarding, as well as collaborating directly with Authorizing Officials (AOs) to streamline the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and accreditation pathways. By identifying and mitigating cyber risks during the initial technical alignment phase, you will secure the high ground of space domain networks and prevent bottlenecks in the enterprise intake funnel.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive and/or classified information and/or files.
• A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution in (specific discipline of position) or a closely related field is required.
• Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.
• Knowledge of development engineering methodologies sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems.
• Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.
• Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches.
• Ability to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, form conclusions, and devise and recommend solutions to problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy.
• Ability to use computers and a variety of software programs and databases, gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management and contractors.
• Knowledge of agency program goals and objectives and the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones; and of planning, programming, presenting, and executing budgets as well as forecasting long-term funding requirements.
• The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met.
• Experience level requirements must be met.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
• Master's degree highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and technical due diligence on both external commercial and government systems.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively balance stringent security controls with mission-critical operational timelines.
• Significant experience utilizing Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word, to support daily mission requirements and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical evaluator during the critical intake and onboarding process for new mission partners.
• Act as the central advocate, educator, and guide for the overarching Joint Antenna Marketplace (JAM) cybersecurity framework.
• Ensure external commercial and government partners understand and meet all technical security prerequisites before integrating into the enterprise network.
• Assess incoming antenna providers for compliance, vulnerabilities, and integration risks prior to onboarding.
• Collaborate directly with Authorizing Officials (AOs) to streamline the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and accreditation pathways.
• Identify and mitigate cyber risks during the initial technical alignment phase.
• Articulate and advocate for enterprise cybersecurity processes to diverse stakeholders.
• Ensure security architectures align with both unclassified and classified baseline requirements.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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