Security Engineer (Detection Engineering)

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking a Security Engineer (Detection Engineering) to join the Security Operations Center. You will design and improve detection capabilities to identify and respond to sophisticated adversaries targeting our rocket and spacecraft technologies.

The role emphasizes building ETL pipelines, deploying in Kubernetes, and integrating SIEM systems. On-site work required, extended hours may be needed, with a strong focus on incident response and threat

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of professional experience in incident response, security operations, or security engineering role in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with modern programming languages (Python, Go, C++, Rust).

Responsibilities

• Build and improve security detection mechanisms and automation frameworks for SOC.
• Engage with owners of high-risk systems to identify and prioritize detection gaps.
• Investigate anomalous or suspicious behavior in detection engineering process.
• Participate in adversary emulation to identify detection gaps.

Skills

Python

Go

C++

Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree in security engineering, computer science, cyber security, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

SIEM

ETL pipelines

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SECURITY ENGINEER (DETECTION ENGINEERING)

the company is targeted by sophisticated adversaries determined to disrupt or obtain the cutting-edge technology it develops. the company is hiring a Security Engineer to join the security operations Blue Team to build the capabilities needed to detect and respond to these adversaries. The environment in which you will operate is used to launch rockets and control spacecraft. You will be tasked with developing the tooling and data delivery mechanisms the security operations team will use to catch these threat actors in this environment before they can disrupt or deny the company’s mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and improve existing security detection mechanisms and automation frameworks that directly drive what the Security Operations Center detects.
• Engage with relevant owners of high-risk systems and services to identify and prioritize detection gaps.
• Investigate anomalous or suspicious behavior in the environment as it is identified in the detection engineering process.
• Participate in adversary emulation activities to identify detection gaps in the environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in security engineering, computer science, cyber security, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in incident response, security operations, or security engineering role in lieu of a degree
• Experience with any modern programming language, including but not limited to: Python, Go, C++, Rust.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience performing Incident Response related tasks or being a part of a role directly contributing to a CSIRT team.
• Experience building Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) pipelines from diverse systems to optimize logging formats for threat detection.
• Demonstrated ability to support and manage services in a Kubernetes (k8s) environment, ensuring high availability and reliability through monitoring, alerting, and infrastructure automation.
• Knowledge of traditional Security Operations environments and response procedures, including modern security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Knowledge of common Red Team and Adversarial attack trends and techniques, and the evidence sources needed to investigate.
• Knowledge of common attack trends or techniques, and the evidence sources needed to investigate.
• Familiarity with enterprise security controls and best practices for Windows, Linux, and/or macOS systems.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• This role requires you to be fully onsite. Remote or hybrid work will not be considered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range: Level 1: $130,000.00 - $155,000.00 Level 2: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the the company Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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.