Lead identification, assessment, selection, and integration of cyber technologies, platforms, and toolsets that support a mission engineering-focused cyberspace integration strategy for MDA sponsors. Develop and mature cyber platform integration frameworks, processes, reference architectures, and implementation roadmaps that improve delivery of trusted and resilient mission systems. Provide technical leadership across system, software, cyber, and mission stakeholders to align integration efforts with operational mission needs, system requirements, and sponsor priorities. Evaluate existing and emerging capabilities for cybersecurity, cyber survivability, resilience, monitoring, automation, and platform interoperability within complex defense environments. Translate mission objectives into technical integration approaches spanning enterprise architecture, system interfaces, data flows, security controls, and operational workflows. Guide the application of cybersecurity engineering principles across the system lifecycle, including concept development, design, integration, test, evaluation, deployment, and sustainment. Support trade studies, technical analyses, risk assessments, and recommendations related to cyber platform modernization, toolchain integration, and mission assurance. Collaborate with government, FFRDC, contractor, and cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and drive adoption of integrated cyber solutions. Contribute to the development of briefings, technical papers, architecture products, implementation plans, and decision support materials for senior technical and government leadership. Mentor less experienced staff and help shape technical approaches that strengthen the division’s cyber integration capabilities and sponsor impact. Basic Qualifications. Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, systems engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or a related technical field. Demonstrated experience leading or supporting integration of cybersecurity technologies, platforms, or toolchains within complex DoD, national security, or other highly regulated mission environments. Experience with systems engineering and architecture development for multi-system or enterprise environments, including requirements analysis, interface considerations, and technical trade studies. Working knowledge of cybersecurity engineering concepts such as cyber resilience, secure architecture, defense-in-depth, zero trust principles, vulnerability management, and security control implementation. Experience with modern platform and engineering practices such as Dev. Sec. Ops, automation, continuous integration and delivery, cloud or hybrid environments, virtualization, containerization, or related technologies. Ability to assess technical risk, synthesize complex findings, and communicate clear recommendations to technical teams and government stakeholders. Ability to work on-site in Colorado Springs, CO to support sponsor engagement, collaboration, and program execution. Active TS/ SCI clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U. S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance. This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site. Preferred Qualifications. Master’s degree or PhD in cybersecurity, systems engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field. Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency programs or related air and missile defense, command and control, sensor, weapons, or mission engineering environments. Experience integrating cyber capabilities across classified, operational, or mission-critical systems with stringent performance, reliability, and security requirements. Familiarity with Joint Publication 3-12, Joint Cyberspace Operations, NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-160, Risk Management Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Do. W cybersecurity policies, security technical implementation guides, and assessment and authorization processes. Experience with cyber test and evaluation, adversary emulation, threat-informed defense, red/blue/purple team collaboration, or cyber survivability analysis. Experience developing reference architectures, implementation patterns, and transition strategies for enterprise cyber platforms or mission systems. Demonstrated success leading cross-organizational technical initiatives and influencing adoption of new methods, tools, or architectures without direct authority. Strong written communication skills for development of sponsor-ready briefings, technical reports, and decision-support products. Experience with developing and presenting technical presentations to Program Director or SES-Level Stakeholders. Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning use-cases to enhance and accelerate cyber platform integration to deliver capability at the speed of operational need. Active Top Secret/ SCI Clearance. This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):Top Secret/ SCI - This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):Top Secret/ SCI - Salary compensation range and midpoint:$158,800 - $198,500 - $238,200 Annual. Work Location Type:Onsite. Commitment to Non-Discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.