NASA System Security Vulnerability Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on310, Jefferson Street, Palatine, Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia, 26554, United States
About the Team
SAIC is a premier technology integrator delivering full life-cycle services in engineering, intelligence, and enterprise IT. With approximately 15,000 employees driven by integrity and mission focus, SAIC serves U.S. federal government customers with a deep commitment to "Redefining Ingenuity." The company supports large, complex projects through systems engineering and integration offerings grounded in deep domain knowledge.
You will join the NASA Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Mission Protection Services (MPS) team. This group is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of space missions through rigorous simulation-based cybersecurity analysis of spacecraft computer systems and mission environments.
About the Role
As a Senior System Security Engineer (SSE), you will guide the development and execution of models and simulations designed to identify and analyze hardware and software vulnerabilities across integrated space system architectures. This role is critical for protecting mission-critical assets by proactively uncovering weaknesses before they can be exploited.
In this position, you will leverage your expertise in spacecraft software and hardware to prioritize potentially vulnerable components. Working alongside a Junior Computer Engineer and a senior Computer/Software Engineer, you will investigate system components, interfaces, interactions, and attack surfaces. Your day-to-day involves modeling spacecraft computing architectures and avionics to support security investigations, developing security-focused test scenarios, and assessing system resilience.
Beyond technical execution, you will provide technical direction and mentorship to junior staff, helping them grow in simulation development and analysis. You will also collaborate closely with internal and external customers to establish investigative priorities, develop detailed task schedules, and communicate weekly updates on plans, approaches, and status.
Hiring Process & Application
This position requires a Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Candidates must be willing to work on-site in Fairmont, WV, with potential for 10% travel.
To apply, please submit your resume and relevant certifications (CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISA, or CASP) through the SAIC careers portal. Ensure your application highlights your experience with simulation development, hardware/software vulnerability analysis, and embedded systems knowledge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
310, Jefferson Street, Palatine, Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia, 26554, United States
Fairmont, West Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop, maintain, and execute simulation environments for cybersecurity analysis of spacecraft systems
- check_circlePerform hardware and software vulnerability analysis through simulation testing and test case development
- check_circleModel spacecraft computing architectures, avionics components, and mission environments for security investigations
- check_circleIdentify system attack surfaces and evaluate interactions between hardware, software, and communications interfaces
- check_circleDevelop and execute security-focused test scenarios to assess system resilience and vulnerabilities
- check_circleSupport planning and execution of vulnerability investigation activities using software simulations
- check_circleProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers supporting simulation development efforts
- check_circleDocument technical findings and recommend mitigations to improve system security posture
Requirements
- verifiedTop Secret clearance required
- verifiedTS/SCI clearance able to obtain
- verifiedBachelor's degree and 9+ years experience OR Master's and 7+ years OR PhD/JD and 4+ years
- verifiedBachelor's in IT, Cybersecurity, CS, IS, CE, or SE with 9+ years experience (or 13+ years without degree)
- verifiedCISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISA, or CASP certification
- verified5+ years experience with security simulation development and maintenance
- verified5+ years experience with hardware/software simulation of avionics and mission environments
- verified5+ years experience with HW/SW vulnerability analysis and test case development
- verifiedProficiency in advanced threat modeling
- verifiedKnowledge of embedded systems (flight software, RTOS, firmware, FPGA/ASIC)
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering with 9 years or more relevant experience (or an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree).
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