Space Mission Systems Security Engineer & Compliance Lead

Lunar Outpost; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to advance the security, resilience, and compliance of our Mission System for space robotics. The role focuses on integrating cybersecurity into design, development, and operations to protect mission data and critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities include leading audits, producing SSPs/POA&Ms, and managing security documentation. Strong knowledge of risk management, government contracting, and RMF is required; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of direct experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, or compliance roles (Bachelor’s).
• 2+ years of direct experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, or compliance roles (Master’s).
• Experience with security compliance audits and frameworks.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive security initiatives across teams.

Responsibilities

• Stand up and maintain security controls aligned to frameworks like NIST 800-171, DFARS, NIST 800-53, ITAR.
• Decompose cybersecurity requirements into architecture, design, and verification activities.
• Design and maintain security controls in mission systems and perform continuous monitoring.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

Security incident response

Documentation & compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, CS, cybersecurity, IT

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability scanning

AWS GovCloud

Job description

Lunar Outpost is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to advance the security, resilience, and compliance of our Mission System for space robotics. The role focuses on integrating cybersecurity into design, development, and operations to protect mission data and critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities include leading audits, producing SSPs/POA&Ms, and managing security documentation. Strong knowledge of risk management, government contracting, and RMF is required; U.S.