The Aerospace Corporation · 3 months ago
Project Engineer-Secure Systems Architecture
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. The role involves providing engineering support primarily to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office, advising on cryptographic capability design and implementation, and performing research and technical assessments in areas of cryptography and network security.
AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide direct engineering support primarily to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office. Additional support may occasionally be requested for Space Systems Command, Air Force Research Lab and Space Development Agency customers
Advise government customers and their program contractors on cryptographic capability design and implementation
Perform research and technical assessments in areas of cryptography, network security, cybersecurity, communications integration
Review and develop technical designs, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), system test plans, technical documentation and provide feedback and guidance in both oral and written form
Develop technical information for ground and space systems to include integration of cryptographic hardware, system security controls, long-haul communications, securing data-in-transit
Communicate with multiple government agencies, contractors, and vendors to develop new cryptographic, system security, and communications technologies
Author and/or co-author technical engineering documents in relation cryptography, network security and system security
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or similar STEM technical area of study
8 years of experience in cryptographic technologies is desired for the support for SpRCO
Demonstrated ability to communicate and have effective collaboration in a cross functional, matrix environment to support multiple local and remote customer locations within multiple programs
Proven experience in network engineering, network architecture, long-haul communications knowledge and experience
Expertise in developing and presenting technical reports, concept documents (CONOPs), briefings and analytical assessment for different audiences
Willing to travel domestically up to 25% of the time
This position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility, which is issued by the US Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
A minimum of 12 years engineering experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Network Engineering
Working knowledge of multiple types of Proven ability and expertise in cryptographic technologies, standards, and policies
Strong leadership, team management and collaboration abilities
Proficient in Linux and its native programming or scripting languages
Preferred
Advanced degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or similar technical area of study
Experience with implementing and operating COMSEC items, primarily space-based cryptographic solutions, but also terrestrial cryptographic solutions
Experience with space and ground system infrastructure, including design, implementation, and operation of COMSEC hardware, network devices, compute systems
Experience with designing or implementing data-in-transit flows and data structures—both space and ground—at all layers of OSI model
Experience with configuring Amazon Web Services (AWS) based cloud computing services
Test plan authoring, editing, review, and execution
Current TS/SCI with the ability to obtain SAP clearances, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Benefits
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
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Company
The Aerospace Corporation
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tanya Pemberton
President & CEO
Ashley Kowalski
Project Leader - International Partnerships
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