Cybersecurity Architect V

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems.   GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

Our space systems team is looking for a Cyber Security Architect to support Space Systems Development.  In this customer-facing role you’ll work collaboratively with our internal and external teams to architect, implement and accredit space vehicle and ground segment systems. This position is located on-site in Englewood, CO.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead development of space vehicle and ground security architecture to satisfy multi-domain security requirements.
• Interface with internal IT and engineering teams to ensure cyber security requirements are met.
• Support end-to-end execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process including review and approval of all cyber related artifacts
• Contribute to model-based engineering initiatives ensuring complete capture of security architecture and requirements within the model.
• Supports the full Lifecyle of space system requirements development, design, integration, test and operations.
• Contribute to the development of conceptual system designs for new business opportunities.
• Ensures system security needs established and maintained for system design and analysis, test and evaluation, system vulnerability, incident response, security risk assessment, certification and accreditation and other cybersecurity related issues for small to large complex projects.  
• Develop and maintain Risk Management documents that align to DODI 8500.02, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171 and similar cyber accreditation requirements from various customer standards. 
• Develop secure network and system architectures that align to the standards listed above.
• Utilize Software tools to perform vulnerability assessments across networks, systems and software development activities. 
• Aid in the development, utilization, and evangelization of the cybersecurity tool set, integrated development environment, and processes within the enterprise.
• Responsible for rapidly grasping the function of both system overall operations as well as able to understand the interactions and dependencies among both hardware and software components, applying security and cyber process-based evaluation methods at all program and system levels, and communicating issues and solutions to the program and its engineers and software developers.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology or related field and fourteen or more years of progressive experience in cybersecurity with a bachelor's or twelve or more years with a master's.  Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.  
• Must have at least 10 years of experience in space systems design, architecture and security architectures
• Must have experience taking at least one system through IATT and/or IATO
• Must have experience implementing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques.
• Must have experience with AWS Gov Cloud solutions.
• Strongly desired for candidate to have one or more of the following security certifications – CISSP, GIAC Certifications, CISM, CISA, Security+
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems. Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Occasional travel may be required to customer sites or other GA-EMS locations.
• Active DoD TS/SCI Security clearance is required.