Rocket Lab is looking for a Senior Software Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the security infrastructure of the Scorpius program, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and IT infrastructure against emerging threats.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in system security engineering or a related role.
- 8140 Intermediate or Advanced certification (e.g. Security+, Cloud+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST 800, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
- Proficiency in security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection).
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing hybrid environments.
- Excellent understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and application security.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage security solutions to protect the programs IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and applications.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate security 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, providing detailed analysis and remediation.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle.
- Stay current with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats, and recommend enhancements to improve the organization's security posture.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior security engineers and other IT staff.
Other
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
- Active Secret Clearance is required upon hire.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
- Must be physically able to commute to buildings
