Senior Cybersecurity Engineer I | Secret Clearance

Tech Ladies, Inc.

City of Long Beach (NY)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 198,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401(k) with company match

Medical plans (HMO, PPO, HDHP)

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation & sick time

11 paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Rocket Lab, a leader in space systems, seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer I with a Secret clearance to design, implement, and maintain security across SDA programs from Long Beach, CA. You will lead security assessments, enforce policies, and collaborate with IT and development teams to embed security in the software lifecycle.

The role requires a bachelor's in CS or Info Security, 5+ years of security engineering, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
Active Secret security clearance required upon hire.
5+ 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.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior security engineers and other IT staff.