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Space Systems Integration LLC

Space Cyber Security Engineer

albuquerque, NM

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Space Systems Integration LLC lists this Space Cyber Security Engineer opportunity in albuquerque, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Space Cyber Security Engineer for a role in Albuquerque, NM.

This handpicked candidate will provide technical leadership combined with an operational understanding of cybersecurity to protect US Space Force critical infrastructure and information systems against sophisticated adversaries, create mission effects in and through cyberspace, and develop innovative cyber capabilities. The candidate must possess experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating advanced ground and space systems. A successful candidate must be a problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high-performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

You will provide cybersecurity engineering support to assigned project team(s).

Perform security assessments and develop vulnerability remediation options

Perform engineering activities to attain cyber mission effects

Develop and/or employ cybersecurity tools used within DoD architectures

Synthesize intelligence products and scan results to prepare reports with actionable recommendations

Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans

Coordinate with multiple partners/agencies to ensure adherence cybersecurity policies while meeting program milestones

Required Qualifications:

Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry experience in computer network operations or cybersecurity/information assurance

Relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees

Working knowledge of a variety of platforms to include Dockers, Containers, AWS & Azure

Working knowledge of a variety of programming languages

Experience in DoD/IC programs as an ISSE and/or ISSM

Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management

Working knowledge of Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and or NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF)

High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment

Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation

Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination

Travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States

Desired Qualifications:

Fifteen (15) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience

DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM or IAT Level II Certification

CISSP certification

Experience as a SCA

System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office

Expert knowledge in development and fielding of space systems

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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albuquerque, NM, 87101, US

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