Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Being on the AV team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation - not just every once in a while, but every single day. Together, we are transforming the future of global defense and each AV employee plays a key role. That is why our investment in you goes beyond a rewarding salary and benefits package. We are committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. From Space and Directed Energy to Cyber and Intelligence to C4ISR and Air & Missile Defense, there is no limit to where you can take your career with us. Are you ready to launch a career at AV?
AV is honored to join the Amentum winning team supporting the United States Space Force Range program at the Eastern and Western Ranges, located at Patrick Space Force Base and Vandenberg Space Force Base. AV is seeking a Cybersecurity Control Accessor Senior to execute the policies and processes established to improve and advance SFRC and cybersecurity across the Western Launch Range.
Program Mission:
Our mission is to deliver safe, innovative, and dependable range operations, maintenance, and mission assurance services that enable the U.S. Space Force to execute critical launch and test operations while advancing national security objectives.
Employees hired under this contract will play a vital role in sustaining range readiness, integrating advanced technologies, ensuring mission reliability, and supporting the nation's most demanding space operations. At AV, we are committed to empowering our teams with a culture of excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement - ensuring our workforce delivers unmatched technical expertise and operational success in support of the Space Force's mission to secure our nation's freedom to operate in space.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have experience supporting the United States Space Force Range program at the Eastern and Western Ranges, located at Patrick Space Force Base and Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Eight (8) or more years of experience in information technology, Windows or Linux system administration, networking, or telecommunications.
Bachelor's degree in technology related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field or 12 years of related experience can be substituted for a degree
Take direction from and execute the policies and processes established to improve and advance SFRC and cybersecurity across the Western Launch Range.
Serve as a cybersecurity professional representing SFRC to the government and associated customers. Provide risk and security control assessment Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to all SFRC departments and work centers as required.
Independently complete authenticated scans via Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, and others. Conduct IP packet captures, review and access IP traffic, and populate Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) documentation. Analyzing network device configuration files, access control lists, and apply appropriate Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) settings, and record and report settings in a STIG checklist.
Keep up to date with new technologies and capabilities to maintain relevant awareness of cybersecurity and information technology advancements.
Organize, develop, and present briefings, written summaries, and reports incorporating detailed technical data, risk analyses, and courses of action, appropriately tailored to the receiving audience.
Obtain and maintain a SIPRNet account with continuous access to eMASS, develop broad eMASS expertise, and provide training as needed.
Safeguard and ensure the integrity of company, customer and government data. Support efforts to transition to updated Risk Management Framework versions as necessary.
Develop, modify, and review documentation, analyze the cybersecurity posture and architecture of Range IT systems for compliance with DoD/DOW and NIST policies.
Able to acquire and maintain cybersecurity relevant certifications based on DoD 8140 guidance
This position involves working within a government facility and requires U.S. Citizenship
Must have an active secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
Clearance Level
Secret
The salary range for this role is:
$111,500 - $158,025
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
About AV:
AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
About AV:
AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.
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