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Role overview

Qualifications

  • BS or advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 12 or more years of industry work experience focused in cyber security
  • Strong knowledge of NIST SP800-161, NIST SP800-53, DoD SCRM
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide security systems engineering assistance to Aerospace Program Offices
  • Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with IT product and service supply chains
  • Review Intelligence Community, Department of Defense guidance and provide updates on SCRM policy
  • Write information papers on secure software development and secure system engineering practices

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Part time
  • Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
  • 0
  • English

Other skills

  • Information Technology
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork

About the company

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The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation has provided independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national-security space programs since 1960. We operate a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office and support all national-security space programs. We also apply more than 40 years of experience with space systems to projects for civil agencies like NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, commercial companies, universities, and some international organizations in the national interest. From our inception, our highly skilled technical people have focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our insight and involvement in space programs has significantly reduced the risk of launch failure and increased both satellite endurance and performance. Avoiding a single catastrophic failure resulting in the loss of operational capabilities can save the government more than three times the total annual Aerospace FFRDC budget. We don't manufacture anything. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Our involvement spans all facets of space systems: including systems engineering, testing, analysis, and development; acquisition support; launch readiness and certification; anomaly resolution; and the application of new technologies for existing and next-generation space systems. Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities are staffed by some of the leading scientists in the world.

Company details

Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers. 

 

Come join the Aerospace team of system security engineers in the Cyber Secure Missions and Architectures Department. We provide leadership, guidance and advice to the US government Space Enterprise in developing and evaluating cybersecurity of information, communication, telecommunication (ICT) systems, and supply chain risk management (SCRM) solutions.  We focus on cybersecurity, resiliency, compliance, and managing risk in the space system software- and systems- development life-cycle activities.

 

 

THIS IS A PART-TIME, CASUAL POSITION WITH LIMITED HOURS. 

 

What You’ll Be Doing 

  • Provide security systems engineering assistance to Aerospace Program Offices in support of government customers 

  • Assist in the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating the risks associated with Information Technology (IT) product and service supply chains. 

  • Review Intelligence Community, Department of Defense (DoD), and Federal SCRM guidance and provide updates on SCRM policy and procedures 

  • Attending system development milestone and technical exchange meetings. 

  • Write information papers on secure software development and secure system engineering practices 

  • Review, evaluate, and develop, protection profiles, evaluation methodologies policies, and testable requirements. 

  • Review, evaluate, and recommend process improvement for secure software development processes. 

  • Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed 

  • Identifying opportunities for expanding Aerospace service delivery. 

 

 

What You Need to be Successful  

Minimum Requirements: 

  • BS or advanced degree from an accredited program in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related science or engineering area of study. 

  • 12 or more years of industry work experience focused in cyber security 

  • Should have prior experience as a NIAP Validator 

  • Possess strong knowledge of NIST SP800-161, NIST SP800-53, DoD SCRM and Program Protection policy and guidance, such as DoD Instruction (DoDI) 4140.01, DoDI 5200.44 

  • Knowledge of system security engineering required within the various system development lifecycle methodologies (spiral, agile, waterfall, etc.) 

  • Knowledge of cloud-based technologies and concepts related to security, governance, and acquisition 

  • Experience in space program acquisition and development 

  • Willing to travel domestically and internationally approx. 10%.  

  • Possess proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), MS Team, MS Project, applications such as Internet Explorer. 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

  • Casual employment is normally for fewer than 20 hours a week, usually non-continuous, irregular, and infrequent 

  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. 

 

How You Can Stand Out  

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

  • Experience in various system engineering methodologies or emerging technologies, i.e, Model Base Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Cyber Physical Security, etc. 

  • Possess a current Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility 

  • 5+ years in Supply Chain Risk Management or program management 

  • Industry recognized Project Management, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management certifications 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$151,300.00 - $226,900.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

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

Ways 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 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

  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various 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.

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 (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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

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