Cybersecurity Engineer; Secret clearance

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can:
Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

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At Vantor, we transform data from space into mission advantage. Working alongside the U.S. Space Force and mission partners, you’ll help develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient space-sensing capabilities that deliver critical information to warfighters and strengthen national security.

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring these systems are secure, resilient, and ready for the mission. You’ll test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate system performance while identifying vulnerabilities and areas requiring urgent mitigation early in the development lifecycle. Using advanced technologies and innovative engineering methodologies, you’ll help solve complex cybersecurity challenges and build solutions designed to withstand evolving threats.

You’ll work across disciplines, partnering with engineers, operators, and mission stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity throughout the system life cycle. Your ability to think critically, collaborate effectively, and translate emerging threats into practical solutions will help protect the space-sensing capabilities our warfighters depend on.

This role is ideal for a curious, mission-driven engineer who thrives on solving difficult problems and wants to make a tangible impact on national security. Join Vantor and help secure the future of space sensing for the U.S. Air Force.

Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications:

7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs, including space, ground, and hardware systems

Experience providing input to Risk Management Framework process activities and documentation

Experience planning and executing Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRA) and Mission Based Risk Assessments – Cyber (MBRA-C)
Experience developing threat scenarios that can be used to support cyber test events such as Cyber Table Top (CTT)
Knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy principles, computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies

Knowledge of network design processes, including security objectives, operational objectives, and trade-offs Ability to perform technical analyses of cybersecurity architectures and network diagrams

Secret clearance

Bachelor’s degree

DoD 8140 Level II Certification such as Security+ Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with space-based remote sensing systems

Experience developing system security context and a preliminary system security Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and defining baseline system security requirements in accordance with applicable cybersecurity requirements TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a…