Cyber Security Engineer

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're looking to expand our team across the board.

York is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to facilitate integration of cyber-based requirements leveraged amongst multiple programs and support penetration testing during system accreditation lifecycles. Early career (between 1-5 years of related experience) is preferred. In this roll you will:

• Implement security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space systems
• Plan and scope penetration testing, conduct reconnaissance, perform vulnerability scanning, and exploit vulnerabilities in DoD space systems
• Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Systems Engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity to support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities
• Utilize risk management methodologies to identify critical impacts to prospective and existing systems, assess theoretical reverse-engineering threats and potential countermeasures
• Penetration testing, including analyzing results, report findings, and communicate with management on possible vulnerabilities.
• Review and update test plans and procedures to reflect compliance with security requirements and procedures.
• Conduct verification of security and cybersecurity requirements, support component and system-level testing. Review and update test plans and procedures to reflect compliance with security requirements and procedures
• Perform system level risk-based threat analyses in collaboration with cross-functional teams, identify appropriate control and mitigation strategies, derive and allocate security requirements to system hardware and software elements
• Apply cybersecurity and security overlays to system architectures
• Analyze and understand the design impacts of security and cybersecurity requirements to applicable systems
• Support the cybersecurity Certification & Accreditation (C&A)
• Support Cryptographic System Security Engineering
• Execute and participate in cybersecurity relevant discussions to ensure system compliance and resiliency with key stakeholders
• Actively participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and working groups to ensure compliance with cybersecurity and control strategies

QUALIFICATION

• ship and active security clearance (SECRET or higher)
• Technical Bachelor's degree preferred in cybersecurity, engineering, computer science, or a related discipline
• 1-5 years of work experience in Information Assurance / Cybersecurity
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills
• Ability to confidently convey technical information to senior leaders and customers
• Active cyber security certifications (or work completed towards certification)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA PenTest+
• Desired: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Desired: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from ISC2

Desirement

• DoD Space program experience
• Work experience in spacecraft system engineering architecture and design preferred

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" link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.