Cybersecurity Engineer, Journeyman

Overview

Cybersecurity Engineer

U.S. Space Force – Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Sensing (SN) Directorate

LOCATION: Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB), El Segundo, CA

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $90,000 + annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

CLEARANCE: Active Secret / SCI

Astrion is seeking an experienced Program Protection Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Space Sensing Directorate, SSC in the protection, monitoring, and assessment of information systems and networks. The Program Protection Cybersecurity Journeyman provides cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) support to a U.S. Space Force acquisition program office. The role helps integrate cybersecurity and program protection considerations throughout the acquisition lifecycle for space, ground, and supporting systems. The successful candidate will assess and communicate cyber risks, support authorization activities, and coordinate with government, contractor, engineering, and security stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of program protection and cybersecurity plans, procedures, and related program documentation.
• Assist with integrating cybersecurity requirements into acquisition planning, system engineering, design reviews, test and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment.
• Support RMF activities, including security categorization, control implementation and assessment, authorization package preparation, continuous monitoring, and authorization maintenance.
• Review system documentation and technical artifacts for cybersecurity risks, gaps, and compliance with applicable DoD and program requirements.
• Track findings, vulnerabilities, risks, and corrective actions; support the development and monitoring of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Help identify and protect critical program information and other sensitive information relevant to program protection.
• Prepare status reports, briefings, risk summaries, and recommendations for government leadership and program stakeholders.
• Coordinate cybersecurity and program protection actions across government and contractor teams, including engineering, test, operations, acquisition, and security personnel.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of decisions, assessments, action items, and program protection activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, RMF, program protection, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Current Top Secret security clearance.
• Current cybersecurity certification aligned with the applicable DoD 8140 work role.
• Working knowledge of RMF processes and cybersecurity risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical risks to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple actions and coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, or other DoD acquisition programs.
• Experience with eMASS or comparable systems used to manage cybersecurity authorization and assessment information.
• Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity guidance, DoD cybersecurity policies, and authorization documentation.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity reviews, assessments, audits, or continuous monitoring.
• Familiarity with program protection planning, critical program information, supply chain risk management, or technology protection.
• Experience preparing briefings and written products for senior government or program leadership.

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