Senior Cybersecurity Engineer I - Secret Clearance

rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer I with an active Secret clearance. You will design, implement, and maintain the security infrastructure for SDA programs, ensuring protection of sensitive information and compliance with industry standards.

The role requires 5+ years in system security engineering, cloud security experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and proficiency with security tools. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with IT and development teams.

Qualifications

• Active Secret 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)

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.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

5+ years experience in system security

8140 certs (Security+, CISSP, CISM, CE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer I with an active Secret clearance. You will design, implement, and maintain the security infrastructure for SDA programs, ensuring protection of sensitive information and compliance with industry standards.

The role requires 5+ years in system security engineering, cloud security experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and proficiency with security tools. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with IT and development teams.