Senior Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer role is onsite in Huntsville, AL, with compensation of $185,000–$225,000 per year. Astrion’s role supports a prime contract for Golden Dome Space Based Intercept and provides direct Assessment and Authorization support to the Information Systems Security Manager. The role applies cybersecurity engineering, analysis, and Risk Management Framework compliance to help secure enterprise networks, mission-critical systems, and sensitive data. It supports authorization packages, compliance tracking, security testing, and control improvements to strengthen mission assurance.

What you'll do

• Support Assessment and Authorization activities and cybersecurity engineering for enterprise mission systems
• manage eMASS entries and coordinate authorization packages under RMF
• maintain and report certification schedules, package status, and system registrations in ITIPS
• review certification policies and reports
• assess cybersecurity directives and policy changes
• track and close compliance findings
• contribute to security testing, penetration testing, and control validation
• revalidate controls and recommend improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior cybersecurity analyst/engineer

astrion

huntsville al

full-time

onsite

cybersecurity engineering

assessment and authorization

rmf

emass

ts/sci clearance

security+

$185k–$225k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires active DoD TS/SCI clearance, 15+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, a BA or BS, Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification, and hands-on eMASS experience.

About the employer

Astrion is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.