Cybersecurity Engineer II - Secret Clearance
Rocket Lab Corporation12 days ago
Long Beach, CA, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$108k - $148k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage security solutions for program networks, servers, applications, and other IT infrastructure.
- Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests and mitigate identified risks.
- Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with regulations and best practices.
- Monitor security systems, respond to incidents, analyze threats, and perform remediation.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle.
- Track emerging security threats and technologies and recommend improvements to the organization’s security posture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Active Secret security clearance required upon hire.
- At least 2 years of experience in system security engineering or a related role.
- 8140 Intermediate or Advanced certification, such as Security+, Cloud+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards including NIST 800, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
- Proficiency with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Experience with cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP and with securing hybrid environments.
- U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, application security and network protocol knowledge, DevSecOps experience, incident response and digital forensics experience, scripting and automation skills, and strong analytical and communication abilities.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay with company stock as part of total compensation.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA, flexible spending, and dependent care benefits.
- Paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
- Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, merchandise discounts, and other employee discounts.
- Based in Long Beach, California; the role may involve sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.