Cyber Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• The Cyber Security Engineer will play a vital role in SES Space & Defense's expanding Cyber Organization, contributing to program cybersecurity efforts across critical government and satellite communications sectors.

• This position is accountable for ensuring systems remain compliant, resilient, and prepared to adapt to changing customer and regulatory demands throughout the program's lifecycle.

• The ideal candidate will deliver hands-on support in cybersecurity engineering, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and certification initiatives while collaborating closely with program managers, systems engineers, and operational teams.

• Serving as a reliable technical resource, this individual will assist in embedding security within system design, implementation, and sustainment efforts from the initial phases of development.

• Ensure system adherence to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework along with the relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Provide practical cybersecurity support, guidance, and quality assurance for projects, programs, and team members.

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding system certification and authorization processes.

• Evaluate customer-mandated security plans, which include CONOPS, OPSEC documentation, standard practices, and operational procedures.

• Collaborate with Program Management to guarantee compliance with established security plans and customer directives.

• Review, prepare, and sustain CMMC packages in line with NIST 800-171 and customer specifications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

• 2–4 years of experience in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity Systems, Vulnerability Management, Systems Auditing, Information Systems, Engineering Management, or Security Test and Evaluation.

• U.S. Citizenship with the capability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

• Experience in conducting Information System vulnerability scanning.

• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).

• Ability to function effectively in dynamic environments involving DoD, military, civilian, and industry stakeholders.

• Capacity to work autonomously as well as within cross-functional teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the capability to brief senior leaders and executive personnel.

• Active DoD security clearance at the Secret level or higher is preferred.

• Familiarity with Tenable Nessus, SCTM, SCAP, and eMASS is preferred.

• Military satellite communications experience is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Professional development.