NL-25-097 Cyber Security Engineer

nLogic is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) program in El Segundo, CA. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment & Authorization (A&A) in accordance with DoDI 8510.01
• Perform cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE) in compliance with NSA requirements and regulations
• Define security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space and ground control systems
• Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures
• Interface with the Space Force customer, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity and cryptographic requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system
• Support integration activities of cybersecurity for space and ground networks
• Participate and propose inputs for verification and validation of cybersecurity requirements
• Perform cybersecurity planning and scheduling for RMF and coordinate efforts to categorize and assign impact values for confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems per CNSSI 1253 to produce a tailored set of RMF security controls per NIST 800-53
• Provide critical inputs to the Program Protection Plan and assist in identification of Critical Program Information (CPI)/Critical Components (CC)
• Provide critical inputs to Cybersecurity Strategies and assist government with milestone approvals
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required
• Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment & Authorization (A&A) in accordance with DoDI 8510.01
• Perform cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE) in compliance with NSA requirements and regulations
• Define security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space and ground control systems
• Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures
• Interface with the Space Force customer, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity and cryptographic requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system
• Support integration activities of cybersecurity for space and ground networks
• Participate and propose inputs for verification and validation of cybersecurity requirements
• Perform cybersecurity planning and scheduling for RMF and coordinate efforts to categorize and assign impact values for confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems per CNSSI 1253 to produce a tailored set of RMF security controls per NIST 800-53
• Provide critical inputs to the Program Protection Plan and assist in identification of Critical Program Information (CPI)/Critical Components (CC)
• Provide critical inputs to Cybersecurity Strategies and assist government with milestone approvals
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in IA/Cyber security
• Master’s degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• Experience working on DoD programs
• Proficient understanding of RMF process
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity Requirements Verification and Validation (IV&V)
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 RMF Analysis and Accreditation
• Familiarity with Network Engineering
• Familiarity with Communications Systems
• Familiarity with Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)
• Security certification (CISSP)
• TS/SCI clearance
  
  

Work Conditions

• Work Model: On-site
• Travel: Minimal
  
  

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Current SECRET security clearance is required for consideration. This is a full-time position on-site in El Segundo, CA. The estimated salary for this position ranges from approximately $110,000 to $160,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and additional supplemental benefits, such as professional development support.

Qualified candidates should complete their application to be considered for the opportunity.