Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer @Maxar Space LLC

[Hiring] Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer @Maxar Space LLC

Mar 17, 2025 - Maxar Space LLC is hiring a remote Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer. 💸 Salary: $119,000 - $229,000 annually. 📍Location: USA.

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Role Description

Maxar Space is seeking a Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. This position may also be performed remotely within the United States. In this role, you will act as an ISSE supporting multiple programs and internal teams. The ISSE is responsible for system security design, requirements development, control implementation, assessment, and compliance support. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to drive technical excellence while ensuring our successful space missions through effective security design and balancing cost and schedule following program requirements.

Perform end-to-end space and ground system security assessments, control implementation, and development of mitigation plans
Support the concept of operations, system architecture and design, integration and test environments, and continuous monitoring
Develop system security implementation plans and means of meeting security reporting requirements
Develop policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with NIST standards (e.g., NIST 800-53/800-171) and industry best practices
Perform risk-based security assessments, identify appropriate control and mitigation strategies, and derive and allocate security requirements to the system hardware and software elements
Actively participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and working groups to ensure compliance with security and control requirements
Support trade studies as required to meet system security requirements
Support the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process by generating necessary reporting and accreditation documents, such as Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Lead/Facilitate internal and Customer Security Reviews to present security requirements, system assessment, control implementation, and mitigation methods
Ability to validate system hardening based on current DISA STIGs and/or CIS Level 2 benchmarks
Lead and participate in vulnerability tracking, remediation, and closure
Perform system architecture and engineering design, including networking, identity and access management, application and data security, and system design

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen with the willingness and ability to obtain a security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or related scientific or technical discipline
An additional four years of experience may be substituted for a degree
8 years of experience in information systems, cyber security, space systems, or related security disciplines
Technical background with practical experience in designing and constructing secure systems, networks, and supporting infrastructure
Experience developing and implementing security controls for commercial, international, and/or U.S. government programs
Experience working with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity standards (NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53), including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Understanding and history of performing risk management activities as outlined in the NIST 800-30 and NIST 800-37

Requirements

Experience designing and implementing security controls in cloud service providers (AWS, Azure)
Working knowledge of industry-standard Cloud Security Posture Management (CPSM) tools
Relevant Cloud Certifications (e.g. CCSP, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate)
Experience architecting, building, and deploying cloud assets for AWS and Azure
DOD 8570 IAT or IAM Level 3 compliant professional certification (i.e., CISSP or Associate, CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CISM, or GSLC)
Experience with security assessment and authorization activities required for Federal systems (e.g., RMF, CMMC, ICD-503, DIACAP) and security development
Proficiency in using cyber-related tools (such as Nessus, NMAP, or Splunk), network scanning, vulnerability scanning, and other penetration testing tools
Significant experience with NIST risk analysis processes and mitigation methods

Benefits

Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees
This position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved

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