Aerospace Cybersecurity Engineer

Aerospace Cybersecurity Engineer / Systems Engineer IV — NASA Glenn Research Center, Brook Park, Ohio

HX5 is an award‑winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast‑growing veteran‑ and woman‑owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking an Aerospace Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.

The selected candidate will support NASA Aeronautics projects in the areas of Operational Technology (OT) Security, Risk Management, Systems Security Engineering (SSE) and management services to support the NASA Aeronautics Cybersecurity team. As a member of the NASA Aeronautics Cybersecurity team, the chosen candidate will provide outreach and guidance to NASA’s stakeholders throughout all project phases, facilitating the application of SSE from pre‑formation through project closeout.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Compliance coordination for agency‑wide aeronautics cybersecurity reporting.
• Support for the Aeronautics IT portfolio technical lead.
• Participation in governance efforts such as agency cybersecurity boards, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) working groups, and acting as a cybersecurity subject matter expert (SME) for aeronautics programs and projects.
• Engagement in external collaboration with entities such as the FAA, industry, and standards organizations.

• Experience developing security requirements, architectures, and data security plans.
• Experience working on NASA projects.
• Experience leading teams and executing security strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High motivation and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to successful collaboration with the NASA team and partners.

• Experience working with the NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate.
• Additional certifications in information and security management (CRISC, CISSP) and familiarity with NASA systems engineering processes.

Applicants must have completed at least a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program. Relevant experience requirements are as follows:

• Bachelor of Science degree with more than 10 years of relevant experience.
• Master of Science degree with 6 to 15 years of relevant experience.
• Ph.D. with 0 to 3 years of relevant experience.

• Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance.

• Relocation assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pet insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a drug‑free workplace employer.

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