Top Secret Security Software Engineer (ITAR)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in California is looking for a Security Software Engineer to enhance the security of application and hardware systems in ITAR-controlled environments. The ideal candidate has a robust background in cybersecurity, proficiency in languages like Python and C++, and is comfortable navigating complex systems. The position emphasizes collaborative work with engineering teams to ensure compliance with U.S. Government standards. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, including opportunities for those with an active clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or 2+ years of experience in security software development.
• Experience with software development languages such as Python, C++, or Golang.
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing production systems and improve security posture.
• Build prototypes and test security improvements.
• Implement secure coding practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Review software development for ITAR-controlled payloads.

Skills

Application security

Applied cryptography

Network security

Operating system security

Secure/authenticated boot

Incident response and adversary detection

Vulnerability research

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related STEM discipline

Tools

Python

C++

Golang

Job description

A leading aerospace firm in California is looking for a Security Software Engineer to enhance the security of application and hardware systems in ITAR-controlled environments. The ideal candidate has a robust background in cybersecurity, proficiency in languages like Python and C++, and is comfortable navigating complex systems. The position emphasizes collaborative work with engineering teams to ensure compliance with U.S. Government standards. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, including opportunities for those with an active clearance.