Cybersecurity Architect/Engineer (Cybersecurity Architect, Senior)

Company: Redwire
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Cybersecurity Architect/Engineer (Cybersecurity Architect, Senior)Location: REMOTEJob Id: 2485# of Openings: 1Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity's presence in space.We have a current opportunity for a "Cyber Security Engineer" who will work remotely, with the option of working onsite if you live within a commutable distance to a Redwire Space facility.Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure to meet NIST800-171 and SOX compliance leading to CMMC Certification
• Maintain and advance organizational cybersecurity posture through the use of various technologies including Group Policy, Firewall Rules, VLANs, VPNs, Antivirus, SIEMs, etc.
• Implement the System Design Lifecycle
• Manage and maintain SIEM for log correlation, incident alerting, and incident response.
• Help bridge the gap between Infrastructure and Cybersecurity
• Implement and maintain both East/West and North/South firewall rules as well as documentation to support
• Review new infrastructure systems to ensure they meet the organization's cybersecurity framework.
• Review, develop, and maintain end user and administrator procedures related to cybersecurity
• Review, develop, and maintain System Design Diagrams, System Description Documents, Network Diagrams, and any other forms of documentation that help the organization meet its cybersecurity objectivesIdeal Experience
  • A bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Cybersecurity, with a minimum of 5 or more years of relevant experience, willing to consider experience in lieu of degree.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining IT infrastructure (including firewalls, servers, domains, etc.)
  • Experience administering all aspects of Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (including Domain Services, Group Policy, Trusts, etc.)
  • Experience with incident response (including identification, resolution, documentation etc.)
  • Experience with documentation (including creating procedures, system documentation, and network diagrams)
  • Currently holds the CompTia Security+ certification
  • Must be able to travel as needed.
  • Must be a US Citizen and capable of obtaining a US Government Security Clearance.Desired Skills
    • Graduate degree in Cybersecurity strongly preferred
    • Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining system infrastructure in a NIST800-53, NIST SP 800-171 and SOX compliant environments is strongly preferred
    • CompTia Cybersecurity Analyst Plus (CySA+) certification
    • CompTia Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) certification
    • EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification
    • Experience as a systems or network administrator on a DoD, federal, or DoD Contractor information system that complies with NIST SP 800-53 or NIST SP 800-171
    • Experience working in a Security Operations Center
    • Experience working in the NSA or DoD Electronic Key Material Systems
    • Experience managing vulnerability scanning, IDPS, SIEM or EDR tools.
    • Working toward a bachelor's degree or higher in cybersecurity or information security
    • Experience using the Risk Management Framework for Federal Information Systems in NIST SP 800-37.
    • Experience supporting manufacturing, development, and testing environments a plus
    • Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Visio.
    • Strong problem-solving skills
    • CMMC Certified Professional
    • Other Cybersecurity Related certificationsGrow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.Don't meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you're excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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