Space Systems Cyber Security Engineer

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Whether a specific satellite for a specific mission or a constellation of interconnected spacecraft, the GA-EMS Space Systems team is re-defining how customers can access the possibilities of space. GA-EMS offers modular and scalable satellite platforms backed with a history of operational flight experience to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements.

We are looking to add a Space Systems Cyber Security Engineer to our team located in Englewood, CO. In this role you'll work with the lead Space Systems Cyber Security Engineer to execute the program plans to achieve and maintain ATO for our Space Systems solutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate execution of the Risk Management Framework Process in accordance with NIST and ISO standards.
• Tailor program security controls for Space Vehicle and Ground Segment and derive requirements.
• Partner with design teams to ensure compliant design solutions are implemented.
• Develop cyber security artifacts required to demonstrate compliance with requirements and achieve ATO.
• Support development and execution of tests required for accreditation.
• Responsible for ensuring continuous monitoring requirements are satisfied.
• Responsible for performing thorough security assessments and vulnerability scanning.
• Present cyber security design solutions to internal and customer audiences through working group meetings and design reviews

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have experience with system design to satisfy requirements of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), or similar standards including full lifecycle Approval & Authorization, POA&M and Monitor steps.
• Must be familiar with with NIST800 standards including 30, 53, 82 and 171; ISO27000 Series standards and NASA Security Information Technology NPR 2810.1
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Candidate should have have one or more of the following security certifications - CISSP, GIAC Certifications, CISM, CISA, Security+
• Candidate should have experience with:
  • Space domain including satellite ground systems' mission management, command and control systems and/or satellites
  • Network, Switch, Router & Firewall for TCP/IP and UDP networking design is highly desired.
  • Applying DISA STIGs.
  • Systems leveraging VMware and/or Amazon Web Services
• Able to travel to other GA-EMS locations or customer sites, as required. Typically, <10%.