El Segundo, CA - Chantilly, VA, United States
$87-150k
Full Time
a month ago
Job description
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.
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional who will be responsible for enhancing the cybersecurity posture, cyber policies, and procedures. In this role, you will help to implement proactive solutions and policies based on threat intelligence. You will join a team of cybersecurity professionals who are chartered with securing Aerospace's classified and unclassified enterprise IT environments.
Work Model
This position will be a hybrid work model and offer partially remote with some onsite work required in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Spearheading teams and projects in the areas of:
- Software/Hardware security to include vulnerability scanning
- Cloud security
- Cyber analytics and administration
- Compliance review
- Contributing to and compiling threat briefings and risk assessments based on current events and threat hunting.
- Providing expertise for cyber policy development and enhancement
- Remaining informed on trends and issues in the security industry, including current and emerging technologies and policies
- Collaborating on corporate technology development with a focus on data, system, and network security.
- Communicating effectively with senior management, peers, staff, and customers both inside and outside the corporation.
- Where necessary, providing Tier 3 support to help troubleshoot complex issues and architect new solutions.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Level II:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field of study, or equivalent experience
- 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience with cyber risk management, governance, and compliance
- Thorough understanding of the cyber threat landscape and experience in identifying credible threats relative to current and emerging vulnerabilities
- Experience securing cloud environments
- Familiarity and experience with NIST 800-171
- Excellent knowledge of technology environments, including cybersecurity and its corporate implications
- Experience with enterprise-level systems design and development
- Ability to translate organizational goals and objectives into actionable implementation plans
- Adept at quickly learning new or existing technologies
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Minimum Requirements for Level III:
- Same requirements as level II noted above, in addition to 5 years of experience
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Experience with POA&M management and reporting
- Experience implementing large-scale solutions across unique enterprise infrastructures
- Experience maturing pre-existing environments
- Seeks opportunities for process improvement, recommends improvements and contributes to solutions.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$87,257 - $150,000Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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