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Space Cyber Security Test Director

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Alexandria
5285 Shawnee Road (Show on map)
Jul 16, 2025
Responsibilities: As a Space Cybersecurity SME and Cybersecurity Test Director with MTSI you will provide technical support to multiple government clients on the development, acquisition, integration, testing and fielding of high-technology capabilities and services for the DoD community with a particular focus on the space warfighting domain. Additionally, you will serve as a proponent of MTSI's research & development efforts for advanced cybersecurity technology and enable the company's recruitment of cybersecurity and cyber test expertise. This position will operate primarily in the National Capital Region but may require travel to various locations no more than 1 week per month. Your essential job functions will include but will not be limited to: Serve as a senior advisor to high-ranking government officials on cybersecurity and cyber test concepts, architectures, and weapons. Advise government technical directors on development, testing, and evaluation priorities and requirements for cyber test and cybersecurity capabilities. Advise government leadership on Defensive Cyber Operations for Space (DCO-S) strategy, ensuring the protection of information assets, managing overall security posture, and maturing DCO-S programs from prototype to program of record through successful DT, OT, Ops Acceptance, and Sustainment. Design, develop, and communicate advanced cybersecurity concepts and technical solutions. Champion MTSI's research & development investments in cybersecurity technologies. Assist with MTSI's recruitment, evaluation, and hiring of cybersecurity talent. Qualifications: 25+ years of relevant experience working with DoD or IC 10+ years of extensive experience in cybersecurity and cyber test 5+ years' experience at an executive level in a technical discipline e.g. Chief Engineer, Technical Director Extensive experience working with the highest levels of DoD leadership Extensive experience with cyber defense concepts and historical execution Extensive experience working with DoD red teams Extensive experience solving emergent and dynamic cybersecurity challenges Familiarity with the space warfighting domain and how security can be practically designed into space systems Expert knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and networks. Demonstrated ability to assess and articulate risk, including to non-technical audiences Strong communication skills, written and oral. Education Requirements:* Master of Science or higher degree in a technical discipline Certification Requirements:* CISSP, CISM, or CISA desired Clearance Requirements:* Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. Travel Requirements: This position will operate primarily in the National Capital Region but may require travel to various locations no more than 1 week per month. Interesting Work:* Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.