Engage with stakeholders to ensure that security objectives, protection needs and concerns, assurance needs, security requirements (including measures of effectiveness [MOEs] and measures of performance [MOPs], and associated validation methods are defined and documented.
Define system security requirements and develop comprehensive verification methods.
Capture critical system security information in functions such as NASA Engineering Insight or equivalent processes.
Support NASA RMF Cybersecurity Process.
Develop security views and viewpoints of the overall system’s architecture and design, ensuring alignment with broader aerospace or defense strategies.
Identify and assess susceptibilities and vulnerabilities across the system lifecycle in the face of inherent hazards and adversaries.
Design and plan preemptive and reactive security features and functions to manage asset loss and mitigate potential loss consequences.
Perform system security analyses and interpret results from complementary analyses to support engineering tradeoffs and risk management decisions.
Quantify and evaluate the cost implications, benefits, and risks associated with alternative security features and functions.
Inform decision-making through evidence-based reasoning that demonstrates security and trustworthiness claims are met to the desired assurance level.
Act as a cybersecurity resource during software, hardware, and broader engineering discussions, leveraging specialized expertise to address all feasible solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM, with major in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline.
3 years or more professional experience related to cybersecurity.
Proven ability in performing system security analyses and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity in identifying, quantifying, and evaluating security risks, including assessing trade offs and recommending appropriate risk treatment strategies.
Experience supporting NASA flight operations including adhering to NASA operational procedures.
Experience in collaboration with NASA centers.
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site domestically approx. 10%.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

stakeholder engagementevidence-based reasoningcommunication skillscollaborationpresentation skills