Cybersecurity Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join the team with HX5, a teammate company.The Cybersecurity Engineer will support NASA’s JETS II contract. This role provides systems expertise for the Gateway Program and contributes to the development, design, testing, evaluation, and cybersecurity domain of spacecraft systems. The engineer will collaborate with NASA teams, provide technical guidance, perform cybersecurity assessments, and support the rapid development of spacecraft systems in a dynamic engineering environment.

The Cybersecurity Engineer will:

• Provide engineering analysis and technical consultation for the development, design, testing, and evaluation of spacecraft systems, software, hardware, and cybersecurity.

• Provide technical guidance, oversight, and resolution of issues related to Multiple-System Domains (Software and Networks) for NASA projects and programs.

• Perform cybersecurity impact assessments.

• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

• Coordinate with external organizations to perform cybersecurity remediation.

• Operate successfully in a fast ‑ paced cyber systems environment supporting rapid evaluation for Cybersecurity ​related Risks.

• Demonstrate strong customer focus, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic, schedule – driven environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

• Eligibility for U.S. GovernmentTop Secret security clearance.

• Experience in Avionics Electrical or Software Systems design and development.

• Experience performing cybersecurity impact assessments and remediation.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity controls and requirements such as  NIST SP 800 ‑ 53: Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems

• Experience with network design, network management tools, IT security, and network troubleshooting techniques.

• Familiarity with commercial products used in computer networking technology.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills, with a strong customer service mindset. 

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