Cyber System Security Engineer (CSSE) (Space Systems)

Location: El Segundo, California, United States; onsite

Salary: $150,000–$185,000 per year

Company

hirify.global delivers engineering, advanced technology, logistics, cybersecurity, and national security solutions for intelligence, defense, and space programs.

What you will do

• Apply systems security engineering and Risk Management Framework principles throughout the system life cycle.
• Translate cybersecurity, privacy, cryptographic, supply-chain, and compliance requirements into architecture, specifications, verification criteria, and test procedures.
• Develop and maintain eMASS authorization packages, including SSPs, SAPs, SARs, SCTMs, POA&Ms, and continuous-monitoring evidence.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, STIG and SRG compliance validation, remediation tracking, and security-risk analysis across Windows, Linux, networks, applications, databases, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Support program protection, supply-chain risk management, cryptography, PKI, configuration control, audit review, and incident response for classified and sensitive systems.
• Advise program managers, engineers, ISSMs, ISSOs, system owners, and authorizing officials on authorization risks, control deficiencies, and remediation decisions.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required.
• Must meet and maintain applicable DoD 8140 and DCWF qualification requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field; relevant DoD experience may substitute.
• At least 5 years of direct RMF implementation experience under DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and applicable DoD authorization processes.
• Experience with eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, SCC, DISA STIGs, SRGs, vulnerability management, POA&Ms, and compliance reporting.
• Working knowledge of FISMA, the Clinger-Cohen Act, DoD and DAF governance, secure architecture, encryption, PKI, access control, logging, and security testing.

Nice to have

• Top Secret or TS/SCI eligibility or an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• CISSP, CISM, CGRC/CAP, Security+ CE, or another credential aligned with the assigned DoD 8140 work role.
• Experience with DAF, DoD, Intelligence Community, Program Protection Plans, supply-chain risk, anti-tamper, CMMC, FedRAMP, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, or container security.
• Experience with SCIF operations, NISPOM, ICD 503, Cross Domain Solutions, or classified-system authorization.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on engineering, cybersecurity, innovation, and national-security impact.
• 40-hour scheduled work week.
• Potential 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Professional training, development, and career-advancement opportunities.
• Additional compensation may include bonuses, incentives, or relocation benefits depending on role and policy.