MTS Casual 3 - retiree at The Aerospace Corporation — Remote

Come join the Aerospace team of system security engineers in the Cyber Secure Missions and Architectures Department. We provide leadership, guidance and advice to the US government Space Enterprise in developing and evaluating cybersecurity of information, communication, telecommunication (ICT) systems, and supply chain risk management (SCRM) solutions. We focus on cybersecurity, resiliency, compliance, and managing risk in the space system software- and systems- development life-cycle activities.

THIS IS A PART-TIME, CASUAL POSITION WITH LIMITED HOURS.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide security systems engineering assistance to Aerospace Program Offices in support of government customers
• Assist in the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating the risks associated with Information Technology (IT) product and service supply chains.
• Review Intelligence Community, Department of Defense (DoD), and Federal SCRM guidance and provide updates on SCRM policy and procedures
• Attending system development milestone and technical exchange meetings.
• Write information papers on secure software development and secure system engineering practices
• Review, evaluate, and develop, protection profiles, evaluation methodologies policies, and testable requirements.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend process improvement for secure software development processes.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
• Identifying opportunities for expanding Aerospace service delivery.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• BS or advanced degree from an accredited program in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related science or engineering area of study.
• 12 or more years of industry work experience focused in cyber security
• Should have prior experience as a NIAP Validator
• Possess strong knowledge of NIST SP800-161, NIST SP800-53, DoD SCRM and Program Protection policy and guidance, such as DoD Instruction (DoDI) 4140.01, DoDI 5200.44
• Knowledge of system security engineering required within the various system development lifecycle methodologies (spiral, agile, waterfall, etc.)
• Knowledge of cloud-based technologies and concepts related to security, governance, and acquisition
• Experience in space program acquisition and development
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally approx. 10%.
• Possess proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), MS Team, MS Project, applications such as Internet Explorer.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Casual employment is normally for fewer than 20 hours a week, usually non-continuous, irregular, and infrequent
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

• Experience in various system engineering methodologies or emerging technologies, i.e, Model Base Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Cyber Physical Security, etc.
• Possess a current Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility
• 5+ years in Supply Chain Risk Management or program management
• Industry recognized Project Management, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management certifications

(Min - Max)

$151,300.00 - $226,900.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

• 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

Equal Opportunity Commitment