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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Mission Engineer - **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $249,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Network Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Security, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87120320/1 ## About the Role Minimum Requirements for the Senior Engineering Specialist - Cyber Security Architecture and Information Systems Security * Bachelor's degree in STEM or in Information Security/Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related subject area. * 12 or more years of system security experience across multiple cybersecurity domains (applications security, defensive cyber operations, vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, network security, embedded systems security) with proven track record of delivering mission-critical security solutions. * Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity teams and programs, with the ability to analyze complex problems and deliver effective solutions in high pressure environments that directly impact mission success. * Experience defining and analyzing threat/vulnerability likelihood, coupled with mission impact, to determine risk. * Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. 20% of the time if required. * This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or Software Engineering. * Multiple cybersecurity certification(CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, C|EH, SANS, etc.) * Understanding of satellite system design and technology along with the challenges associated with securing them. * Experience with Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) planning and implementation. * Experience with various cloud offerings and services (AWS, Azure, VMWare, and other relevant technologies). * Experience developing technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks. * Current and active TS/SCI clearance ## Description Aerospace's Cyberspace Systems & Security Subdivision (CS3) is seeking a Mission Cyber Architect to work closely with key stakeholders including government agencies, prime contractors, commercial vendors, and internal teams to define and implement robust cybersecurity measures across complex systems. You will facilitate the definition of security objectives, develop system security requirements and verification methods, and support mission-critical engineering decisions by providing a cybersecurity-informed perspective. Your work will ensure that security objectives, protection needs, assurance requirements, and risk management strategies are clearly defined, implemented, and validated. This is a fulltime position 100% onsite at Buckley SFB (Denver, CO). What You'll Be Doing * Provide comprehensive cybersecurity systems engineering support to government and contracted personnel in the areas of security controls, configuration management, software security assessments, and ATO package review. * Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information throughout the system development lifecycle. * Review and design security architecture for next generation space mission ground systems and provide recommendations on security improvements to the system's baseline. * Identify and define system security requirements and develop detailed cybersecurity designs that align with mission objectives. * Identify and recommend strategies for mitigation and/or removal of ground and space cybersecurity vulnerabilities. * Participate in risk management activities to ensure cybersecurity risks are evaluated and effective mitigations applied in accordance with security directives. * Provide cybersecurity expertise in support of critical decision points and provide ground truth assessments of security events/activities and posture. * Review cybersecurity test procedures for requirements satisfaction, including participation in Test Readiness Review activities and witnessing of test events. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)