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Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. OVERVIEW Full-time/Permanent Employee Location: Albuquerque, NM ( Travel: Up to 25% within continental United States) Our client is searching for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team in Albuquerque, New Mexico supporting the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). This handpicked candidate will provide technical leadership combined with an operational understanding of cybersecurity to protect US Space Force critical infrastructure and information systems against sophisticated adversaries, create mission effects in and through cyberspace, and develop innovative cyber capabilities. The candidate must possess experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating advanced ground and space systems. A successful candidate must be a problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space RCO. The Space RCO is one of three US Space Force acquisition organization and is the one specializing in delivering first-of systems to fill quick-turn needs to deliver operational capability to the USSF. For each project, they set up small, agile, and empowered teams to include program manager, technical specialists, contracting, finance, security, and the use right acquisition strategies to set the effort up for success. You will work on one of these small teams where your contributions are directly responsible for the success of each program. RESPONSIBILITIES You will provide cybersecurity engineering support to assigned project team(s). Perform security assessments and develop vulnerability remediation options. Perform engineering activities to attain cyber mission effects. Develop and/or employ cybersecurity tools used within DoD architectures. Synthesize intelligence products and scan results to prepare reports with actionable recommendations. Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans. Coordinate with multiple partners/agencies to ensure adherence cybersecurity policies while meeting program milestones KEY QUALIFICATIONS Clearance: Active TS/SCI with SAP Eligibility, and willingness to sit for a CI Poly Education and Years of Experience: Relevant MA/MS/ME Degree and a minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience. (No less than two (2) year's total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years) Working knowledge of a variety of platforms to include Dockers, Containers, AWS & Azure. Working knowledge of a variety of programming languages. Experience in DoD/IC programs as an ISSE and/or ISSM. Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management Working knowledge of Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and or NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF) High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment. PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Fifteen (15) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience. DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM or IAT Level II Certification CISSP certification Experience as a SCA. System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office. Expert knowledge in development and fielding of space systems. Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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Start Date: Immediate
Full-time/Permanent Employee
Location: Albuquerque, NM ( Travel: Up to 25% within continental United States)
You will provide cybersecurity engineering support to assigned project team(s).
Perform security assessments and develop vulnerability remediation options.
Perform engineering activities to attain cyber mission effects.
Develop and/or employ cybersecurity tools used within DoD architectures.
Synthesize intelligence products and scan results to prepare reports with actionable recommendations.
Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans.
Coordinate with multiple partners/agencies to ensure adherence cybersecurity policies while meeting program milestones
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with SAP Eligibility, and willingness to sit for a CI Poly
Working knowledge of a variety of platforms to include Dockers, Containers, AWS & Azure.
Working knowledge of a variety of programming languages.
Experience in DoD/IC programs as an ISSE and/or ISSM.
Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
Working knowledge of Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and or NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF)
High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment.
Fifteen (15) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience.
DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM or IAT Level II Certification
CISSP certification
Experience as a SCA.
System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office.
Expert knowledge in development and fielding of space systems.

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