Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

NASA’s Johnson Space Center is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support deep‑space exploration missions. You will work with a diverse team to design, test and protect spacecraft software, hardware and network systems.

Key responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis and technical consultation for spacecraft systems, software, hardware and cybersecurity.
• Offer technical guidance, oversight and issue resolution across software and network domains for NASA projects.
• Perform cybersecurity impact assessments and coordinate remediation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with customers and external organizations.
• Operate in a fast‑paced environment to evaluate cybersecurity risks and support rapid decision‑making.
• Execute additional duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Eligibility for U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience with avionics electrical or software systems design.
• Experience conducting cybersecurity impact assessments and remediation.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800‑53 security controls.
• Strong communication, negotiation and customer‑service skills.

Required skills

• Network design and management tools.
• IT security and network troubleshooting techniques.
• Avionics electrical and software systems.
• Cybersecurity impact assessment and remediation.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53 and IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards.
• CompTIA Security+ (preferred).
• Understanding of NASA NPR 2810.1A (preferred).
• Cybersecurity planning, auditing and vulnerability scanning.