Cybersecurity Engineer II — Secret Clearance for Space Systems

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II - Secret Clearance based in Long Beach, CA. You will design, implement, and maintain security for SDA programs, protecting sensitive information and systems across networks, servers, and applications.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in CS or Info Security, an active Secret clearance, and 2+ years in security engineering, with certifications like Security+, CISSP, or CEH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Active Secret security clearance required upon hire.
• 2+ years of experience in system security engineering or a related role.
• 8140 Intermediate or Advanced certification (e.g. Security+, Cloud+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST 800, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection).
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing hybrid environments.
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions to protect the programs IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and applications.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Monitor security systems and respond to security incidents, providing detailed analysis and remediation.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Stay current with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats, and recommend enhancements to improve the organization's security posture.

Skills

Security engineering

Security incident response

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II - Secret Clearance based in Long Beach, CA. You will design, implement, and maintain security for SDA programs, protecting sensitive information and systems across networks, servers, and applications.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in CS or Info Security, an active Secret clearance, and 2+ years in security engineering, with certifications like Security+, CISSP, or CEH.