Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer - TeraWave

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

• Design and implement security architectures for space and ground system segments, including satellite bus software, ground station networks, mission operations centers, and communication link infrastructure
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), security architecture documentation, and risk assessment packages
• Integrate cybersecurity monitoring, auditing, and recovery measures across all system segments
• Define security requirements for inter‑satellite links, ground‑to‑space uplinks, and user terminal interfaces

• Implement and maintain controls across multiple concurrent frameworks:
  • NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5:
    Security and privacy control selection, tailoring, and implementation
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022
    :
    Information Security Management System (ISMS) requirements, internal audit support, and continuous improvement
  • ITAR (22 CFR Part 120‑130):
    Export‑controlled technical data protection and access control
• Perform cross‑framework control mapping and gap analysis to identify implementation efficiencies
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities as applicable to program requirements

• Apply cybersecurity principles to flight software, ground software, and communication link security
• Address space‑specific threat vectors including signal jamming, spoofing, unauthorized commanding, and supply chain compromise
• Ensure systems are designed to adapt to evolving cybersecurity threats and maintain operational resilience
• Support secure over‑the‑air (OTA) update capabilities for the satellite constellation
• Evaluate and recommend encryption solutions for data in transit and at rest across all system segments

• Conduct security risk assessments and threat modeling for constellation components
• Support security control assessments and ISO 27001 surveillance audits
• Develop and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for identified vulnerabilities
• Maintain continuous monitoring programs and produce compliance evidence artifacts

• Coordinate security activities with information security architects, ISSOs, and the Cybersecurity GRC team
• Provide cybersecurity input to systems engineering trade studies, design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and test planning
• Support supply chain risk management activities for constellation hardware and software components

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in information systems security engineering, with at least 3 years in space systems, satellite programs, or aerospace
• Demonstrated experience implementing NIST SP 800-53 security controls in operational environments
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS requirements, including internal audit and certification support
• Understanding of space system architectures (ground segment, space segment, link segment, user segment)
• Familiarity with ITAR compliance and handling of export‑controlled technical data
• U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR‑controlled program)

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of SPARTA (Space Attack Research and Tactic Analysis) threat framework
• Experience with satellite constellation architectures, mesh networking, or inter‑satellite links
• Cloud security experience (AWS Gov Cloud, commercial AWS)
• Familiarity with secure software development practices (Dev Sec Ops ) for embedded or flight software
• Experience with RF communications security and link encryption
• Background in network security for distributed ground station architectures

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CompTIA Security+
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)

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