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Astrion

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Astrion, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245

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Overview Senior Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer role at Astrion supporting STS-3 in El Segundo, CA. This senior position provides direct Assessment & Authorization (A&A) support to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), ensuring secure operations of enterprise networks, mission‑critical systems, and sensitive data across the directorate.

Job Details Location: El Segundo, CA Job Status: Full time Clearance Required: Active DoD TS/SCI Salary Range: $160,000 – $190,000 (DOE)

Minimum Requirements

8+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting USSF, DoD, or related federal organizations

BA or BS degree

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance (with current investigation)

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 IAT/IAM certification

Hands‑on experience with eMASS

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) protocols

Knowledge of USSF A&A procedures

CISSP, GIAC, or equivalent advanced cybersecurity certification

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with attention to detail

Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Key Responsibilities

Support A&A activities and provide cybersecurity engineering expertise for enterprise mission systems

Develop, update, and manage Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) entries and coordinate A&A packages in accordance with DoDI 8510.01 (RMF)

Maintain and report on C&A schedules, package status, and system registrations in ITIPS (formerly EITDR) in compliance with FISMA

Review and refine certification policies, procedures, and reports for new and evolving cyber system requirements

Conduct research and analysis to assess the impact of new DoD, USSF, DIA, and DISA cybersecurity directives

Support Vulnerability Management System (VMS) processes by documenting, tracking, and closing compliance findings

Contribute to Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) efforts, penetration testing, and validation of cybersecurity controls

Revalidate cyber and IA controls for accredited systems and recommend improvements to strengthen mission assurance

Assess policy changes from higher headquarters and determine impact on current mission system security posture

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