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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Space RCO - Cyber Security Engineer - **Company:** Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $9,000.0 - $10,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, Security Software, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Network Operations, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17771919?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17771919%2FSpace-Rco-Cyber-Security-Engineer-New-Mexico-Albuquerque ## About the Role MTSI is searching for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our 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., * Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry experience in computer network operations or cybersecurity/information assurance. * 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. Desired skills: * 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. Education Requirements: * Relevant Bachelor's and Master's degrees., * Active Top Secret clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility. * No less than two (2) years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience and 1-year within last 5 years. * Must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment and be willing to submit to random Counter-Intelligence polygraphs. Location & Travel Requirements: * This position is full-time, on site in Colorado Springs, CO and will require travel up to 25% of time within the continental United States ## Description 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. 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