Cyber Security Engineer IV (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid, remote preferred in Boston, MA or Dayton, OH, United States

Salary: USD 128,413–182,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is part of Aether Aerospace, a defense technology platform delivering technologies, technology-enabled services, and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and national security customers.

What you will do

• Monitor, analyze, and detect cyber events and incidents across networks and information systems.
• Maintain security toolsets for continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and compliance.
• Conduct vulnerability analyses, risk assessments, security testing, and compliance monitoring.
• Implement intrusion detection methodologies and oversee security system installations.
• Support incident response by analyzing events and implementing corrective security measures.
• Design and integrate secure DoD information assurance architectures and develop cybersecurity training and technical solutions.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 8–10 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6–8 years of experience.
• Extensive cybersecurity expertise and the ability to develop technical solutions to complex challenges with minimal supervision.
• Expertise in cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and security compliance standards.
• Experience with intrusion detection methodologies, vulnerability assessments, and security tools.
• Familiarity with security monitoring solutions, incident response protocols, and DoD information assurance architectures.
• Ability to determine security objectives and strategies and execute contract-specific requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with DoD information assurance architecture, risk management frameworks, and cybersecurity compliance initiatives.
• Knowledge of network security, secure system design, and vulnerability management tools.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity automation tools and security best practices for cloud and hybrid environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evolving cybersecurity threats.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employee position.
• Work in a defense technology and national security environment supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs.
• Maintain productive professional relationships with clients and participate in company meetings with the camera on.
• Work and record 100% of planned hours and meet contractual deliverables.
• Complete a personal professional development plan and participate in growth initiatives as requested.