Space System Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Houston, TX

4d•$61,900 - $141,000•Remote

About The Position

As a cyber mission specialist, you understand the value of hunt-forward operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyberspace operations experience to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We’re looking for an experienced cyber mission specialist like you to apply your knowledge in space system security, defensive cyber operations tools, cyber threat intelligence, operational planning for space missions, and advanced cyber threats and impact our nation’s critical space mission operations. In this role, you’ll be counted on to understand cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential weaknesses as well as the effectiveness of mitigations for cyber security solutions. You will leverage cyberspace operations systems to aggregate threat feeds that inform briefings for senior leadership aligned to critical space mission operations and national security objectives. This is an opportunity to use your research and analysis abilities to adequately assess and inform operators, senior leadership, and commanders on dynamic adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures for space missions. Your role will be vital in the development of operations plans to support command and control. If you want to be in the fight–working shoulder to shoulder with our space mission partners–influencing the most critical global cyber missions, this is the opportunity for you. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

Experience identifying vulnerabilities, analyzing risks, and communicating security findings to technical leadership
Knowledge of systems engineering principles
Knowledge of OT/ICS security concepts
Knowledge of federal government system security practices
Knowledge of how spacecraft or aircraft systems operate
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to adapt to changing technical environments and shifting mission requirements
Ability to lead risk-based discussions and clearly communicate risks to non‑security leadership
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with spacecraft or aircraft avionics and communications systems
Experience conducting threat modeling and designing security controls based on identified threats
Knowledge of cryptographic solutions such as FIPS 140‑3 validated modules, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Hybrid cryptographic schemes
CISSP, Security+, CISM, OSCP, or GPEN certification

Responsibilities

Identify vulnerabilities, analyze risks, and communicate security findings to technical leadership.
Leverage cyberspace operations systems to aggregate threat feeds that inform briefings for senior leadership aligned to critical space mission operations and national security objectives.
Assess and inform operators, senior leadership, and commanders on dynamic adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures for space missions.
Develop operations plans to support command and control.