• Cybersecurity Engineer - Space Systems

    Stratos Solutions (Colorado Springs, CO)


    Minimum Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI, CI poly desired

    Position Summary:

    Stratos Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the safeguarding of space systems, including both space-based assets and associated ground and communication systems. This role involves applying cutting-edge cybersecurity practices to protect mission-critical assets against evolving threats, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of these systems in support of U.S. national security and United States Space Force (USSF) objectives.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures for space systems, ground systems, and communication networks.

    + Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat modeling for both space-based and terrestrial components of space systems.

    + Provide technical expertise in securing satellite command and control systems, telemetry data, and mission-critical communication links.

    + Collaborate with systems engineers, operators, and acquisition teams to integrate cybersecurity requirements into system designs and operations.

    + Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including real-time analysis and mitigation of threats to space systems.

    + Lead efforts to achieve and maintain compliance with relevant DoD, IC, and USSF cybersecurity standards and frameworks.

    + Support accreditation and certification processes for space systems under Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines.

    + Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of cybersecurity measures across the system lifecycle.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

    + At least 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on space systems, DoD, or IC environments.

    + Demonstrated expertise in securing space systems, ground stations, and communication networks.

    + Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including RMF, NIST 800-53, and CNSS 1253.

    + Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability management, and incident response in high-security environments.

    + Proficiency in tools and technologies such as SIEMs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption methods.

    + Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex cybersecurity concepts for diverse audiences.

    + Knowledge of space systems architecture, satellite operations, and telemetry systems is highly desirable.

    + Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.

    Preferred Skills:

    + Certification in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CISM).

    + Familiarity with USSF mission objectives, terminology, and operational environments.

    + Understanding of satellite communications security, including anti-jamming and encryption techniques.

    + Experience with cybersecurity in Agile development environments.

    + Knowledge of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and emerging threat vectors in space systems.