Intern Cyber Security Engineer Jobs in Reston, VA

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* Develop Space system cybersecurity capabilities to apply into architecture-level constructs accounting for expected system behavior
* Define how cybersecurity capabilities are evaluated and validated within Space systems
* Define measurable outcomes for cybersecurity effectiveness (e.g., containment, detection, mission impact)
* Integrate with MBSE/modeling teams to ensure accurate representation of cybersecurity capabilities, trust boundaries, and enforcement points, with full traceability from capability through architecture to system elements. Basic Qualifications: * Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or 5 years and a PhD
* Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited technical program in engineering, computer science or other applicable degree.
* Demonstrated experience applying cybersecurity to embedded, mission-critical, or constrained system environments
* Experience translating cybersecurity into system architecture decisions
* Experience in defining how system solutions are evaluated, including performance under failure or degraded conditions
* Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
* U.S. Citizenship required
* This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site Preferred Qualifications: * Advanced degree in applicable STEM areas
* Experience with space systems or other complex systems
* Experience applying novel cybersecurity approaches to constrained, autonomous, or disconnected systems
* Experience working with MBSE/DE and Modeling/Simulation teams
* Experience with threat-informed engineering, resilience analysis, or mission assurance This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$172,800 - $216,000 - $259,200 Annual Work Location Type:
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