Senior Cybersecurity Engineer II – Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 227,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Company stock included

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer II to design and maintain security across SDA programs from Long Beach, CA. A Secret clearance is required, with a strong background in software security engineering, threat modeling, and secure software development practices.

The role offers a competitive base salary and stock-based compensation as part of total rewards. The candidate will lead security assessments, define policies, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with IT and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
Active Secret security clearance required upon hire.
8+ 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.