Maxar Technologies

Cybersecurity Engineer (Secret clearance)

Maxar Technologies$121K — $177K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years experience as a cybersecurity engineer for Major Defense Acquisition Programs
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework documentation
  • Experience planning and executing Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments
  • Experience developing cyber test event threat scenarios
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and network security methodologies
  • Ability to analyze cybersecurity architectures and network diagrams
  • Secret clearance and Bachelor's degree required
  • DoD 8140 Level II Certification (e.g., Security+) required

Responsibilities

  • Ensure systems are secure and resilient for mission readiness
  • Test, analyze, evaluate, and validate system performance
  • Identify vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex cybersecurity challenges
  • Collaborate across disciplines with engineers and mission stakeholders
  • Integrate cybersecurity through the system life cycle
  • Translate emerging threats into practical security solutions

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Mental health resources
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
Please review the job details below.

At Vantor, we transform data from space into mission advantage. Working alongside the U.S. Space Force and mission partners, you'll help develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient space-sensing capabilities that deliver critical information to warfighters and strengthen national security.

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these systems are secure, resilient, and ready for the mission. You'll test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate system performance while identifying vulnerabilities and areas requiring urgent mitigation early in the development lifecycle. Using advanced technologies and innovative engineering methodologies, you'll help solve complex cybersecurity challenges and build solutions designed to withstand evolving threats.

You'll work across disciplines, partnering with engineers, operators, and mission stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity throughout the system life cycle. Your ability to think critically, collaborate effectively, and translate emerging threats into practical solutions will help protect the space-sensing capabilities our warfighters depend on.

This role is ideal for a curious, mission-driven engineer who thrives on solving difficult problems and wants to make a tangible impact on national security. Join Vantor and help secure the future of space sensing for the U.S. Air Force.

Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs, including space, ground, and hardware systems


  • Experience providing input to Risk Management Framework process activities and documentation


  • Experience planning and executing Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRA) and Mission Based Risk Assessments - Cyber (MBRA-C)


  • Experience developing threat scenarios that can be used to support cyber test events such as Cyber Table Top (CTT)


  • Knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy principles, computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies


  • Knowledge of network design processes, including security objectives, operational objectives, and trade-offs


  • Ability to perform technical analyses of cybersecurity architectures and network diagrams


  • Secret clearance


  • Bachelor's degree


  • DoD 8140 Level II Certification such as Security+ Certification


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with space-based remote sensing systems


  • Experience developing system security context and a preliminary system security Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and defining baseline system security requirements in accordance with applicable cybersecurity requirements


  • TS/SCI clearance


  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related field preferred; Master's degree in Engineering, IT, Information Assurance, or Information Security a plus


  • DoD 8140 Level III Certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), ISSEP, or ISSAP Certification


Clearance: Secret

The position will require at least 2-3x per week on site. Meetings/schedules may require more days on site.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
• The base pay for this position within California is: $121,000.00 - $161,000.00 - $177,100.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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