Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 (commensurate with experience) 
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively.
We are seeking a Cyber Security Systems Engineer to serve as lead support to facilitate integration of cyber-based requirements leveraged amongst multiple programs in support of system accreditation lifecycles. You will implement security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space systems. You will apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity, to include:
• Assessment & Authorization (A&A),
• Cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE),
• Certification & Accreditation (C&A), in accordance with NIST 800-53 RMF and NSA requirements and regulations
• Analyze and ingest security requirements to applicable system of systems
• Apply architecture framework to overlay security upon the system
• Understand design impacts for embedded and large-scale space systems per system-level security requirements
• Fluent knowledge of RMF control application to identify critical impact to prospective systems
• Actively participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and working groups to ensure compliance with security and control strategies
• Review and update test plans and procedures to reflect compliance with security procedures and security driver requirements
• Conduct verification of system design requirements and capabilities, support component and system-level testing and the assessment of theoretical reverse-engineering threats and potential countermeasures
• Lead cross-functional team(s) to perform system level risk-based threat analyses, identify appropriate control and mitigation strategies in accordance with the program ISSM, derive and allocate security requirements to system hardware and software elements
• Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures
• Execute and participate in cyber relevant discussions to ensure system compliance and resiliency with key stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering or computer science.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills
• Ability to confidently convey technical information to senior leaders and customers
• US Citizenship
• 4+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design
• 4+ years of work experience in Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security
• 4+ years of work experience supporting space vehicle engineering 
• DoD Space program experience

BENEFITS 

• In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
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