Cyber Security Specialist/ Engineer

Job Expired

Denver, CO, United States

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

Salary: $120,000 - $185,000
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

We are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist / Engineer to serve as lead support to facilitate integration of cyber-based requirements leveraged amongst multiple programs in support of system accreditation lifecycles. You will implement security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space systems. You will apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity to support:
Assessment & Authorization (A&A),
Cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE),
Certification & Accreditation (C&A)
Analyze and understand the design impacts of security and cybersecurity requirements to applicable systems
Apply security overlays to system architecture
Perform system level risk-based threat analyses in collaboration with cross-functional teams, identify appropriate control and mitigation strategies, derive and allocate security requirements to system hardware and software elements
Utilize risk management methodologies to identify critical impacts to prospective and existing systems, assess theoretical reverse-engineering threats and potential countermeasures
Review and update test plans and procedures to reflect compliance with security requirements and procedures
Conduct verification of security and cybersecurity requirements, support component and system-level testing including hardware and software penetration testing TTPs
Execute and participate in cyber relevant discussions to ensure system compliance and resiliency with key stakeholders
Actively participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and working groups to ensure compliance with security and control strategies

QUALIFICATION

US Citizenship and active security clearance
Technical Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills
Ability to confidently convey technical information to senior leaders and customers
5+ years of work experience in Information Assurance / Cyber Security
Active cyber security certifications (e.g. GIAC, ISC2, CompTIA)
DoD Space program experience
5+ years of work experience in spacecraft system engineering architecture and design preferred

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.