Project Engineer-Secure Systems Architecture Security Clearance

Position: Project Engineer-Secure Systems Architecture with Security Clearance
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. 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 Department is seeking a Communication/System Security/Crypto Engineer to help design, implement, assess and deploy data-in-transit solutions that defend our nation's most valuable assets in space. We are seeking a highly motivated Communication/System Security/Crypto Project Engineer | Senior Project Engineer with a desire to support customers across a full spectrum of system security, crypto, and communications system activities.

This is a full-time position based in Albuquerque and Kirtland AFB, New Mexico , which is 100% onsite. What You'll Be Doing
* Provide direct engineering support primarily to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office . Additional support may occasionally be requested for Space Systems Command, Air Force Research Lab and Space Development Agency customers.
* 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, communications integration .
* Review and develop 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, system security controls, long-haul communications, securing data-in-transit .
* Communicate with multiple government agencies, contractors, and vendors to develop new cryptographic, system security, and communications technologies .
* Author and/or co-author technical engineering documents in relation cryptography, network secu rity and system security . What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Project Engineer - Secure Enterprise Crypto Architect role
* Bachelors degree in Informatio n Techn ology, I nforma tion Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or similar STEM technical area of study
* 8 years of experience in cryptographic technologies is desired for the support for SpRCO
* Demonstrated ability to communicate and have effective collaboration in a cross functional, matrix environment to support multiple local and remote customer locations within multiple programs
* Proven experience in n etwork engineering, network architecture, long-haul communications knowledge and experience
* Expertise in developing and presenting technical reports, concept documents (CONOPs), briefings and analytical assessment for different audiences.
* Willing to travel domestically up to 25% of the time
* This position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility, wh ich is issued by the US Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Senior Project Engineer - Secure Enterprise Crypt o Architect rol e :
* A minimum of 12 years engineering experience in in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Network Engineering
* Working knowledge of multiple types of Proven ability and expertise in crypt ographic technologies, standards, and policies
* Strong leadership, team management and collaboration abilities .
* Proficient in Linux and its native programming or scripting languages 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
* Experience with implementing and operating COMSEC items, primarily space-based cryptographic solutions, but also terrestrial cryptographic solutions
* Experience with space and ground system infrastructure, including design, implementation, and operation of COMSEC hardware, network devices, compute systems
* Experience with designing or implementing…