Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE& Staff)

Join our team of innovators and get a chance to work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity’s expansion into space.

We have a current opportunity for an  Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), Staff  as a part of the  Cybersecurity & Compliance team  located at our  Chantilly, VA  facility. In this role you will report to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, and a passion for securing space-related technology and infrastructure. This role involves engineering and implementing advanced cybersecurity solutions, including reverse engineering, to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems and data in support of space missions. The ISSE works on a team of Information Security Professionals who support our project teams to ensure our products are developed and delivered securely to our customers and helps ensure secure operations of networks in specific locations.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity controls and solutions for space systems and networks.
• Support the engineering of secure systems and software, integrating cybersecurity requirements into the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments on information systems and networks, with a focus on engineering solutions to mitigate identified risks.
• Perform reverse engineering on software and hardware to identify vulnerabilities and security flaws.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to incorporate robust security measures and best practices into all stages of system and software development.
• Develop, review, and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, and other technical documentation.
• Perform security testing and evaluations, including penetration testing, static and dynamic code analysis, and system hardening.
• Assist in the investigation and response to cybersecurity incidents, providing technical analysis and recommendations for remediation.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and advancements in cybersecurity engineering to proactively address security risks.
• Participate in security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, with an emphasis on technical and engineering compliance.

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Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration!  We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Don’t meet every single requirement above? No worries.  We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team.  We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you’re excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.  Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR  Click Here