Senior Cybersecurity Engineer II - Secret Clearance

Description

The company builds rockets, spacecraft and critical subsystems, and its Space Systems team has supported more than 1,700 missions, from interplanetary exploration and in-space manufacturing to national security and defense work.

The team builds complete spacecraft, precision payloads and components such as solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems and radios.

The team works with NASA, the Space Development Agency and the U.S. Space Force, and has built spacecraft, payloads and components for Moon and Mars missions.

This Senior Cybersecurity Engineer II role is based in Long Beach, CA and supports Space Development Agency programs. It calls for deep security knowledge, strong hands-on technical skills and the ability to anticipate new threats, with a focus on protecting sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and run security controls for the program's IT environment, including networks, servers and applications.
• Run regular security assessments, vulnerability scans and penetration tests, and fix the risks they find.
• Write and enforce security policies, procedures and standards that meet industry regulations and best practices.
• Watch security systems, handle incidents, and deliver clear analysis and remediation steps.
• Work with IT and development teams to build security into the software development lifecycle.
• Track new security trends, tools and threats, and propose changes that strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Mentor and guide junior security engineers and other IT staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related field.
• An active Secret clearance upon hire.
• 8+ years of experience in system security engineering or a similar role.
• An 8140 Intermediate or Advanced certification, such as Security+, Cloud+, CISSP, CISM, CEH or an equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST 800, ISO 27001 and CIS Controls.
• Hands-on skill with security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM and endpoint protection.
• Experience securing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.
• U.S. citizenship, required by program rules.
• Nice to have: a Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related field.
• Nice to have: a strong grasp of network protocols, operating systems and application security.
• Nice to have: experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.
• Nice to have: experience with incident response and digital forensics.
• Nice to have: familiarity with scripting and automation in languages such as Python and PowerShell.
• Nice to have: strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to think critically and act decisively under pressure.
• Nice to have: clear communication and interpersonal skills for working across functional teams.

Conditions

Base pay range for California: $151,000 to $227,000 USD. Final level and pay are set case by case, based on job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.

The role may involve long periods of sitting, standing, walking and computer work, plus occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust and fumes in production areas.

For U.S. offices, the company must follow ITAR, so employees must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees or asylees, or be eligible for the required U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce authorizations.

For New Zealand offices, background checks, including nationality checks, happen before any offer. You must be eligible to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data, which generally means citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a NATO member, without ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.

Benefits

• Company stock as part of total compensation, alongside competitive base pay, with the chance for that stake to grow as the company expands.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
• Medical plans with HMO, PPO and zero-cost HDHP options, including a significant company HSA contribution with the HDHP.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick time and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, discounted gym memberships and complimentary snacks and drinks.
• 50% employee discount on the company merchandise store and other employee discounts.