Senior Cybersecurity GRC Engineer

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 156,802 - 219,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced cybersecurity expert to join their team in Seattle, WA. This role focuses on securing infrastructure in collaboration with a passionate team. Responsibilities include automating compliance workflows, creating dashboards for decision-making, and identifying vulnerabilities.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, with 10+ years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in information security risk management.
• Experience with cybersecurity standards including NIST, ISO 27001.
• Experience with 3rd party information security audits.

Responsibilities

• Automate compliance workflows for security processes.
• Create GRC dashboards for data-driven decisions.
• Support risk assessments to identify potential threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity standards knowledge

Information security risk management

Technical skills

Ability to earn trust

Education

Bachelor’s degree or certification in cybersecurity

Tools

Vulnerability scanning technologies

Cloud native technologies

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies.

As part of a passionate and accomplished team of Cyber Security experts, you will protect and secure the infrastructure supporting various corporate and spaceflight systems. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

We are looking to radically reduce the cost of security compliance, which will require creative genius and technical aptitude. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Automate compliance workflows including artifacts collection for external audits, internal security compliance reviews, and continuous monitoring tasks.
• Create GRC dashboards that integrate data from existing observability solutions and can be used to drive data‑driven decisions.
• Use outcome‑driven metrics and key performance indicators to measure controls effectiveness, compliance burden, and drive improvements and efficiencies.
• Identify manually‑intensive processes that can be automated and develop, test, deploy, and maintain automated GRC solutions.
• Support risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities across the organization, analyzing their impact and likelihood of occurrence.
• Support policies and procedures maintenance aligned with in‑scope security frameworks, regulations, and internal standards to manage identified risks effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in cybersecurity, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with cybersecurity standards including NIST, ISO 27001, ISO 28000, SOC, and privacy frameworks.
• Experience with 3rd party information security audits including CMMC and ISO.
• 10+ years experience in information security risk management.
• Experience with security compliance and vulnerability scanning technologies and enterprise observability technologies.
• Expertise in cloud native capabilities, business IT, and OT/safety‑critical technologies.
• Knowledgeable of security strategies and practices within the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace and/or manufacturing industries.
• Experience with AI security.

Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45.

Other Site Ranges

Other site ranges may differ.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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