Senior Cybersecurity Engineer I -Secret Clearance
Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA
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## Senior Cybersecurity Engineer I — Secret Clearance **ABOUT ROCKET LAB** Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, and expanding humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. **SPACE SYSTEMS** The Space Systems team builds complete spacecraft, precision payloads, and the components/subsystems that help them thrive in space (e.g., solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more). The team has enabled 1,700+ missions, including national security and defense initiatives. --- ### Role Summary Based out of **Long Beach, CA**, the **Senior Cybersecurity Engineer I — Secret Clearance** will design, implement, and maintain the security infrastructure of **SDA programs**. This role requires strong security engineering experience, proactive problem-solving, and a focus on protecting sensitive information. ### What You’ll Get to Do - Design, implement, and manage security solutions to protect program IT infrastructure (networks, servers, applications) - Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate 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 with detailed analysis and remediation - Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle - Stay current on security trends/technologies/threats and recommend improvements to the organization’s security posture - Mentor and provide guidance to junior security engineers and other IT staff ### You’ll Bring These Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field - **Active Secret security clearance required upon hire** - **5+ years** of experience in system security engineering (or related) - **8140 Intermediate or Advanced** certification (e.g., Security+, Cloud+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent) - Strong knowledge of security frameworks/standards (e.g., **NIST 800, ISO 27001, CIS Controls**) - Proficiency with security tools/technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection) - Experience with cloud security (**AWS, Azure, GCP**) and securing hybrid environments - **U.S. citizenship required** (program requirements) ### These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have - Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field - Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and application security - Experience with **DevSecOps** practices/tools - Experience with incident response and digital forensics - Familiarity with scripting/automation (e.g., **Python, PowerShell**) - Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and ability to act decisively under pressure - Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration *This position may involve prolonged sitting/standing/walking/computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.* --- ### Compensation (US) - **Total Compensation (base + equity):** **$196,000 — $233,000 USD** - **Base Salary:** **$132,000 — $198,000 USD** --- ### Important Information - **US offices:** To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (including ITAR), Rocket Lab employees must be a **U.S. ci
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