Top Aerospace Cybersecurity Jobs

Supports the design, integration, verification, and lifecycle management of COMSEC systems. Collaborates with hardware and software engineers on secure communications architectures, develops requirements traceability and V&V plans, coordinates testing, assesses security risks, manages COMSEC equipment and keying material, and ensures compliance with DoD, NSA, and government standards.

Lead security operations and IT administration across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments. Maintain the System Security Plan, support audits (NIST 800-171, ISO 27001), perform log review, vulnerability scanning, access and configuration management, incident response, and manage Microsoft 365, XDR, and Linux systems while documenting configurations and procedures.

Leads systems engineering for U.S. Navy cybersecurity programs, focusing on network security, boundary protection, cyber analytics, threat analysis, virtualized capabilities, requirements development, Navy network architectures, installation planning, security classification guides, technical reviews, risk management, configuration management, and engineering change requests. Requires a U.S. national security clearance, engineering bachelor’s degree, and Security+ certification.

Design, develop, deploy, and operate highly available secure signing infrastructure for firmware and embedded systems. Build authentication, authorization, cryptographic key-management, HSM integrations, monitoring, and CI/CD workflows. Scale services across geographic locations while maintaining separation between development and production environments. Troubleshoot infrastructure and signing issues, evaluate security solutions, and collaborate with security, firmware, silicon, manufacturing, and infrastructure teams.

Supports DoD and Air Force cybersecurity compliance for assigned information systems. Responsibilities include RMF authorization activities, eMASS package management, vulnerability and risk assessments, STIG/SRG implementation, security audits, incident response, access documentation, operational security posture management, and cybersecurity policy enforcement. The role requires an active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, IAT Level II certification, and related cybersecurity experience.

Leads network, systems, cybersecurity, and simulation-environment support for Army mission command training. Installs, configures, integrates, monitors, troubleshoots, and upgrades TCP/IP networks and related hardware and software. Performs vulnerability scans, applies STIGs, supports RMF authorization and continuous monitoring, manages POA&Ms, and maintains information assurance compliance. Provides Level II technical support, documents procedures, and supervises NST personnel while coordinating with training teams and site leadership.

Administer enterprise infrastructure and classified information systems while supporting cybersecurity compliance, RMF/JSIG authorization, continuous monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and security audits. Manage Windows and Linux servers, Azure Government, VMware, Fortinet firewalls, Aruba networking, Active Directory, backups, and recovery systems. Provide Tier 2/3 support, infrastructure modernization, multi-site operations, technical mentorship, and security recommendations in a regulated defense environment.

Investigate and analyze insider-threat risks affecting SpaceX personnel, intellectual property, infrastructure, and operations. The role triages anomalous activity and potential data exfiltration using SIEM, DLP, UEBA, and other security tools; conducts investigations; manages sensitive case data; produces reports and metrics; supports interviews, training, and intelligence-sharing; and coordinates with Information Security, HR, Legal, Government Security, Physical Security, and external partners.

Lead DoD Risk Management Framework authorization activities across system development, testing, authorization, and operations. Develop and maintain ATO/IATT packages, SSPs, POA&Ms, security control documentation, and assessment evidence in eMASS. Analyze NIST, DISA STIG, vulnerability, and configuration requirements; coordinate with ISSMs, ISSOs, SCAs, AOs, engineers, and government stakeholders. Support continuous monitoring, system changes, vulnerability remediation, security assessments, and secure configuration guidance across Linux, Windows, network, and virtualized environments.

Own and build the company’s IT and cybersecurity foundation, including identity, endpoints, networks, cloud systems, engineering tools, security operations, and compliance. Lead CMMC Level 2 readiness, NIST SP 800-171 implementation, DFARS and ITAR controls, CUI boundaries, incident response, vendor risk, disaster recovery, and audit evidence. Provide hands-on technical leadership, support day-to-day IT, establish policies and processes, and recruit and mentor the growing IT and security team.