Cyber Security/Crypto Engineering Specialist

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.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

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 IC, DoD, and civilian customers.

Aerospace's Cyber Security and Advanced Platforms Subdivision, Advanced Cryptographic Capabilities Section is seeking a Cyber Security/Crypto Engineer to help design, implement, assess and deploy cyber and crypto solutions that defend our nation's most valuable assets in space. We are seeking a highly motivated Cyber Security/Crypto Engineering Specialist (Engineering Specialist - Cyber Security Architecture and Information Systems Security) with a desire to support customers across a full spectrum of cyber security and crypto activities.

Work Model

• This is a full-time position based in Albuquerque and Kirtland AFB, New Mexico offering a hybrid work model that combines four (4) regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide direct engineering support to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office, Space Systems Command, Air Force Research Lab and Space Development Agency
• Advise government customers and their program contractors on cryptographic capability design and implementation
• Perform research and technical assessments in areas of cryptography, network security, cybersecurity
• Review technical designs, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), system test plans, technical documentation and provide feedback and guidance in both oral and written form
• Develop technical information for ground and space systems to include integration of cryptographic hardware, software, and services
• Communicate with multiple government agencies, contractors, and vendors to develop new cryptographic and cybersecurity technologies
• Author and/or co-author technical engineering documents in relation cryptography, network security and cybersecurity

What You Need to be Successful - Engineering Specialist – Cyber Security Architecture and Information Systems Security

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or similar technical area of study
• 8 years of experience in Information Technology or Cybersecurity
• Demonstrated ability to work within an agile team to support multiple local and remote customers
• Working knowledge of multiple types of cryptographic technologies, standards, and policies
• Network engineering, network architecture, cybersecurity knowledge and experience
• Technical writing ability, to include reports, CONOPs, briefings, and assessments
• Network engineering and architecture knowledge (TCP/IP, IPSEC, HTTP/S, routing protocols)
• Willing to travel domestically approximately 10% of the time
• This position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility, 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:

• Advanced degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or similar technical area of study
• 10 years of experience in Information Technology or Cybersecurity
• Experience with implementing and operating COMSEC items, primarily space-based cryptographic solutions
• Experience with space and ground system infrastructure, including design, implementation, and operation of COMSEC hardware, network devices, compute systems
• Experience with configuring Amazo