Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in California

Job Summary:
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are looking for Senior Cybersecurity Engineers to lead teams in developing and implementing security measures for computer systems and networks, ensuring the protection of sensitive data.
Responsibilities:
• Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information Provide the Government with systems security engineering and cybersecurity expertise.
• Identify and recommend strategies for mitigation and/or removal of ground and space cybersecurity vulnerabilities
• Provide cybersecurity expertise in support of critical decision points and provide ground truth assessments of security events/activities and posture.
• Identify and define system security requirements
• Design computer security architecture and develop detailed cybersecurity designs
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols
• Participate in risk management activities to ensure cybersecurity risks are evaluated and effective mitigations applied in accordance with security directives.
• Review of cybersecurity test procedures for requirements satisfaction, including participation in Test Readiness Review activities and witnessing of test events.
• Participate in Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) planning and implementation
• Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices
• Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
• Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement.
Qualifications:
Required:
• BS degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related STEM technical field
• At least 10 years of system security or information security engineering
• Proven work experience as a system security engineer or information security engineer
• Demonstrated capability in mission definition, functional decomposition, requirements allocation, system design, and system lifecycle experience
• Experience defining and analyzing threat/vulnerability likelihood, coupled with mission impact, to determine risk
• Experiencing executing projects, which includes managing requirements, schedule, and budget
• Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc
• Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
• Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and deliver effective solutions in high pressure environments
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US government
• US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Preferred:
• Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or other technical or engineering discipline
• Certifications in one or more of the following: (ISC) - Certification Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) – Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
• ISC – Certification CISSP – Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
• Project Management Institute – Project Management Professional
Company:
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space. Founded in 1960, the company is headquartered in El Segundo, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.