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　　Aerospace's Cyber Security and Advanced Platforms Subdivision, Cyber Assessments and Research Department is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to help design, implement, assess and deploy cyber solutions that defend our nation's most valuable assets in space. We are seeking a highly motivated cyber security engineer with a desire to support customers across a full spectrum cyber security activities.

　　This position is a hybrid work model, with mostly onsite work required in Chantilly, VA, and some partial remote work authorized

　　What You'll Be Doing Perform research in the areas of cyber and network securityAdvise DoD and IC space system customers on secure design and implementation of systemsReview network architecture designs identify security, dataflow, performance deficienciesIdentify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in SW, HW and Architecture design for mission environments and be able to make recommended mitigationsLead or participate in projects involving one or more of the following areas: Vulnerability Assessment, Cyber Security Architecture, Cyber Security Prototype/Capability Development, cyber system trade-off studies for various system designs or protocols, validation of network system requirements.Provide recommendations on network architectures and solutions based on technical performance evaluationsContribute to the development of security prototypesThe Cyber Security Engineer position can be filled as either a Cyber Security Engineer Member of the Technical Staff) or Sr. Cyber Security Engineer ( Sr. Member of the Technical Staff)

　　What You Need to be Successful

　　Minimum Requirements for Cyber Security Engineer: ( Member of Technical Staff)2 or more years of professional experience in cyber securityThis position requires an existing TS/SCI security clearanceBachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar technical area of studyDemonstrable proficiency in one or more programming languagesProficient in Linux and Unix based operating systemsKnowledge and/or experience of both offensive and defensive cyber security tools, tactics, techniques and proceduresKnowledge and/or experience performing vulnerability assessment and mitigationNetwork engineering and architecture knowledge (TCP/IP, IPSEC, HTTP/S, routing protocols)Willing to travel approximately 10% of the timeMinimum Requirements for Cyber Security Engineer: ( Senior Member of Technical Staff)All of the above requirements for a Cyber Security Engineer plus5 or more years of professional experience in cyber securityHow You Can Stand Out

　　It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Advanced technical degreeExperience designing, implementing or maintaining network devicesExperience with space systems, including familiarity with space, ground and user segments, as well as legacy softwareExperience with configuring routers, switches and/or firewallsExperience with AWS environments and AWS security servicesFamiliarity with orchestration and containerization technologies and related security considerationsExperience with Agile methodology and team collaboration toolsWays 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 plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe are all unique, from diverse 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.

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　　The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.