Cybersecurity Engineer
US$150,000 – US$185,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Cybersecurity Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$150,000 – US$185,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsINCOSE CSEP, CISSP, CEH
Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's
For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.
ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.
Position Description
ENSCO, Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide.
ENSCO is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space System Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. This position is on-site in El Segundo, CA. Some of the job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Lead systems engineering activities supporting PKMA modernization and integration into ESS
• Develop and review technical requirements, Statements of Work, Technical Requirements Documents, Interface Control Documents, and acquisition documentation
• Support Fair Opportunity Proposal Request, Request for Information, and other acquisition package activities for the PKMA modernization contract
• Analyze vendor or contractor inputs and provide clear technical recommendations to government and program leadership
• Develop technical roadmaps and dependency analyses supporting PKMA development, integration, testing, certification, and deployment
• Coordinate cryptographic key management requirements across ground, terminal, payload, and space segment stakeholders
• Support COMSEC/TRANSEC planning, test strategy, certification planning, and integration activities
• Develop PKMA-related risk assessments, mitigation plans, and executive-ready briefings.
• Participate in key management, cyber engineering, SATCOM, and security working groups
• Coordinate with NSA, Space Systems Command, mission partners, contractors, and system developers
• Support technical baseline reviews including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, and integration readiness activities
• Prepare concise status updates, program briefings, and decision-support materials for leadership