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The Aerospace Corporation · 1 day ago

Mission Cyber Architect

Center, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Mission Cyber Architect to work closely with key stakeholders to define and implement robust cybersecurity measures across complex systems.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Engage with stakeholders to ensure that security objectives, protection needs and concerns, assurance needs, security requirements (including measures of effectiveness [MOEs] and measures of performance [MOPs], and associated validation methods are defined and documented

Define system security requirements and develop comprehensive verification methods

Capture critical system security information in functions such as NASA Engineering Insight or equivalent processes

Develop security views and viewpoints of the overall system’s architecture and design, ensuring alignment with broader aerospace or defense strategies

Identify and assess susceptibilities and vulnerabilities across the system lifecycle in the face of inherent hazards and adversaries

Design and plan preemptive and reactive security features and functions to manage asset loss and mitigate potential loss consequences

Perform system security analyses and interpret results from complementary analyses to support engineering tradeoffs and risk management decisions

Quantify and evaluate the cost implications, benefits, and risks associated with alternative security features and functions

Inform decision-making through evidence-based reasoning that demonstrates security and trustworthiness claims are met to the desired assurance level

Act as a cybersecurity resource during software, hardware, and broader engineering discussions, leveraging specialized expertise to address all feasible solutions

Qualification

CybersecuritySoftware architectureSystem security analysisRisk managementMicroservicesAPI developmentNASA flight operationsTechnical communicationLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in STEM, with major in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline

12 or more years of experience related to software development, software architectures, with familiarity with microservices and API development

Demonstrated ability to define security objectives and translate them into actionable system requirements and verification plans

Experience in performing system security analyses and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences

Proficiency in identifying, quantifying, and evaluating security risks, including assessing trade offs and recommending appropriate risk treatment strategies

Experience supporting NASA flight operations including adhering to NASA operational procedures and collaboration with NASA centers

Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site domestically approx. 20%

This position requires 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

Preferred

Current TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related technical discipline

Experience capturing and articulating system security information in support of strategic acquisition and engineering insights

Prior involvement in security architecture or engineering support roles for defense, aerospace, or comparable complex systems

Expertise in NASA Human Spaceflight topics and safety matters

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