Cyber Security Engineer IV

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation

OVERVIEW
Full-time/Permanent Employee
Location: Remote, preferred Boston, MA or Dayton, OH

As a Cyber Security Engineer IV, you will monitor, analyze, and detect cyber events while supporting cyber defense initiatives and maintaining security toolsets for continuous monitoring and compliance with industry and DoD Information Assurance (IA) standards. You will assess cyber risk, determine security requirements, conduct vulnerability analyses, and perform risk assessments. Responsibilities include implementing intrusion detection methodologies, overseeing software and hardware installations, and developing preventive and reactive security measures. You will verify security systems through testing, compliance monitoring, and incident response while designing and integrating secure DoD IA architectures. As an emerging authority, you will develop and implement cybersecurity solutions, exercise considerable latitude in determining approaches to complex security challenges, and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive security initiatives, compliance efforts, and risk management strategies.

• Monitor, analyze, and detect cyber events and incidents across networks and information systems

• Coordinate and maintain security toolsets supporting continuous monitoring and risk assessment initiatives

• Determine security requirements through vulnerability analyses, risk assessments, and business strategy evaluations

• Implement security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and overseeing system installations

• Conduct security testing, develop test scripts, and verify security systems for compliance and functionality

• Support incident response efforts by analyzing security events and implementing corrective security measures

• Design, develop, and integrate DoD IA architectures, ensuring compliance with security frameworks and operational security standards

• Ensure security compliance by monitoring adherence to policies, standards, and procedures

• Develop and conduct security training programs to enhance cybersecurity awareness and readiness

• Develop technical solutions to complex cybersecurity challenges while exercising considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches

• Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions

• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded

• Identify and forward to leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area

• Participate in growth efforts as requested

• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to the customer's satisfaction

• Complete personal PDP and attend Company Meetings (with the camera on)

• Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within your program

• Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance
Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 8 - 10 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 - 8 years of experience

• Considered an emerging authority in cybersecurity, applying extensive technical expertise

• Develops technical solutions to complex cybersecurity challenges with minimal supervision

• Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and strategies for security operations

• Expertise in cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and security compliance standards

• Experience with intrusion detection methodologies, vulnerability assessments, and security tools

• Familiarity with security monitoring solutions, incident response protocols, and DoD IA security architectures

• Experience with DoD IA architecture, risk management frameworks, and cybersecurity compliance initiatives

• Knowledge of network security principles, secure system design, and vulnerability management tools

• Familiarity with cybersecurity automation tools and security best practices for cloud and hybrid environments

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop and implement security solutions for evolving threats

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.