The Aerospace Corporation is hiring: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in Sully Squa

Overview

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving hard problems with technical expertise. As an operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are engaged across all aspects of space—delivering solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. This role is for a senior cybersecurity professional who will join a team of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

Job Summary

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 threats 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.

Location

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Colorado Springs, CO or Chantilly, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work with cross-functional internal and external teams to secure the corporation from Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), 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 (IOCs)
• 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 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
• Be a member of the incident response team that actively addresses and mitigates incidents as necessary

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for IT/Network Security Staff IV:

• 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 deploying or administering cybersecurity policies and technologies for an enterprise environment
• Hands-on experience with Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) platforms and defensive cybersecurity technologies such as intrusion 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 threat intelligence indicators of compromise (IOCs) are implemented so they are actively blocked and/or reported on
• Ability to document, track and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify 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.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for IT/Network Security Staff V include:

• 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 (APTs) and nation state actors

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Proven experience implementing cyber defensive solutions to combat highly motivated cyber threat actors
• Hands-on experience with Network & Cloud Security technologies to protect enterprise environments, such as: Firewalls, protective DNS, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Intrusion detection/intrusion prevention systems, Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) platforms, log aggregation, anomaly detection, privileged access management, Endpoint Device Management
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 or NIST SP 800-53
• Active Top Secret/SCI Security clearance
• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems or other sciences/engineering discipline

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance. The pay range listed is for guidance and depends on factors such as education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max) $121,128 - $180,400 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee can demonstrate leadership. We want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

Benefits include comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, telework options, 401(k) plan with company contributions, flexible spending accounts, variable pay, relocation assistance, professional growth and education assistance, and an inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance with our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the process, please contact us by phone or email. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.