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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation
Chantilly, USA
Full-time
Senior
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago

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Responsibilities

  • Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information Provide the Government with systems security engineering and cybersecurity expertise.
  • Identify and recommend strategies for mitigation and/or removal of ground and space cybersecurity vulnerabilities
  • Provide cybersecurity expertise in support of critical decision points and provide ground truth assessments of security events/activities and posture.
  • Identify and define system security requirements
  • Design computer security architecture and develop detailed cybersecurity designs
  • Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols
  • Participate in risk management activities to ensure cybersecurity risks are evaluated and effective mitigations applied in accordance with security directives.
  • Review of cybersecurity test procedures for requirements satisfaction, including participation in Test Readiness Review activities and witnessing of test events.
  • Participate in Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) planning and implementation
  • Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices
  • Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
  • Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement
  • What You Need to be Successful
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related STEM technical field
  • At least 10 years of system security or information security engineering
  • Demonstrated experience in one or more the following:
  • Proven work experience as a system security engineer or information security engineer
  • Demonstrated capability in mission definition, functional decomposition, requirements allocation, system design, and system lifecycle experience.
  • Experience defining and analyzing threat/vulnerability likelihood, coupled with mission impact, to determine risk.
  • Experiencing executing projects, which includes managing requirements, schedule, and budget.
  • Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc
  • Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools
  • Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
  • Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and deliver effective solutions in in high pressure environments Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
  • How You Can Stand Out
  • Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or other technical or engineering discipline
  • Certifications in one or more of the following:
  • (ISC) - Certification Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) – Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
  • ISC – Certification CISSP – Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
  • Project Management Institute – Project Management Professional
  • We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
  • (Min - Max)
  • $166,400.00 - $249,600.00
  • Pay Basis: Annual
  • Leadership Competencies
  • Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results
  • Ways We Reward Our Employees
  • During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
  • Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
  • 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
  • We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
  • Equal Opportunity Commitment
  • The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Qualifications

  • Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools
  • Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols

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