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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Space System Security Engineer - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Salary:** $61,900.0 - $141,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Public Key Infrastructure, Cybercrime, Operational Systems, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18066603?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18066603%2FSpace-System-Security-Engineer-Texas-Houston ## About the Role * Experience identifying vulnerabilities, analyzing risks, and communicating security findings to technical leadership * Knowledge of systems engineering principles * Knowledge of OT/ICS security concepts * Knowledge of federal government system security practices * Knowledge of how spacecraft or aircraft systems operate * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively * Ability to adapt to changing technical environments and shifting mission requirements * Ability to lead risk-based discussions and clearly communicate risks to nonsecurity leadership * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements * Bachelor's degree Nice If You Have: * Experience with spacecraft or aircraft avionics and communications systems * Experience conducting threat modeling and designing security controls based on identified threats * Knowledge of cryptographic solutions such as FIPS 1403 validated modules, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Hybrid cryptographic schemes * CISSP, Security+, CISM, OSCP, or GPEN certification ## Description As a cyber mission specialist, you understand the value of hunt-forward operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyberspace operations experience to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We're looking for an experienced cyber mission specialist like you to apply your knowledge in space system security, defensive cyber operations tools, cyber threat intelligence, operational planning for space missions, and advanced cyber threats and impact our nation's critical space mission operations. In this role, you'll be counted on to understand cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential weaknesses as well as the effectiveness of mitigations for cyber security solutions. You will leverage cyberspace operations systems to aggregate threat feeds that inform briefings for senior leadership aligned to critical space mission operations and national security objectives. This is an opportunity to use your research and analysis abilities to adequately assess and inform operators, senior leadership, and commanders on dynamic adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures for space missions. Your role will be vital in the development of operations plans to support command and control. 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