About the position
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Chief Information Security Office (CISO) is chartered with securing enterprise information systems and data to deliver mission success. We are looking for an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to utilize threat intelligence to defend against cyber threat and increase the overall security of the corporation by implementing innovative technical solutions. If you have enterprise experience securing information systems, a passion for cybersecurity and the ability to critically analyze threats and implement defensive solutions, consider joining our team of dedicated cybersecurity professionals. The Cybersecurity Operations & Engineering staff utilize a robust set of information technology including AI and Machine Learning to combat cyber threats while working with internal and external partners to address business and government requirements.
Responsibilities
- Work with cross-functional internal and external teams to secure the corporation from Advanced Persistent Threats (APT's), nation-state actors and protect against insider threat and data leakages
- Participate in strategic security relationships between internal resources and external entities including government, customers, vendors and partner organizations to gather threat intelligence, perform risk-based analysis and oversee implementation of indicators of compromise (IOC's)
- Leverage existing cybersecurity tools to perform routine threat hunting across the enterprise and where necessary, make recommendations for improvements to threat hunting processes and technology
- Optimize and customize event management to support multiple views of data to support investigation of suspect activity, collect metrics and provide better visibility overall of user and network activity
- Work closely with other IT departments and business units to provide and establish security requirements, ensuring all devices and data are securely protected
- Assess current cybersecurity configurations and make appropriate recommendations based on security requirements, threat intelligence or emerging trends
- Engage with a team of subject matter experts to architect, implement and maintain critical cybersecurity infrastructure
- Where necessary, provide Tier 3 support to help troubleshoot complex issues and develop new solutions
- Will be a member of the incident response team that actively addresses and mitigates incidents as necessary
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field of study or equivalent experience
- 8 or more years of relevant experience
- Hold at least one of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, GPEN, C|EH, C|HFI, C|ND, E|CIH, C|TIA, Security+, GCFA, GDAT
- Proven experience successfully deploying or administering cybersecurity policies and technologies for an enterprise environment
- In-depth, hands-on experience working with Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) platforms and defensive cybersecurity technologies such as intrusion and detection, malware prevention or data loss prevention systems
- Prior experience securing the enterprise by approving, implementing, or designing cybersecurity technologies at the network, endpoint, or application layers
- Ability to ensure that relevant threat intelligence indicators of compromise (IOC's) are implemented so they are actively blocked and/or reported on
- Ability to document, track and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to ensure implementation and identification of trends and impacts
- Ability to document security requirements to protect all information systems and data
- Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Nice-to-haves
- 10 or more years of relevant experience
- Ability to create executive level threat intelligence briefings including analysis of current and trending threats
- Prior experience architecting secure solutions based on business requirements
- Previous experience protecting Enterprise environments from Advanced Persistent Threats (APT's) and nation state actors
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
