RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, implement, and maintain security controls for spacecraft ground software systems, spanning front-end, back-end, databases, and cloud services.
Perform software scanning, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools and processes.
Define and enforce secure coding practices across development teams.
Integrate static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) into CI/CD pipelines.
Collaborate with developers to remediate vulnerabilities and design secure architectures.
Translate and implement government and national software security standards (e.g., NIST, DoD STIGs).
Architect and maintain identity and access management (IAM), role-based access controls, and secure API authentication.
Work with DevOps to deploy hardened software in containerized and cloud environments (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS).
Support audits, security reviews, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes for classified and mission-critical systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field.
5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on application security.
Proficiency in modern programming frameworks (React, Node.js, Python).
Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and application security testing tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, Fortify, Veracode, OWASP ZAP).
Strong understanding of secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25).
Knowledge of government and national security standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, DoD STIGs, FIPS 140-3).
Experience with container and cloud security (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS IAM, Secrets Management).
Familiarity with CI/CD security integration
Strong understanding of authentication and authorization, with the ability to apply encryption correctly (vetted libraries, TLS, secrets handling).
Experience working in high-reliability, safety-critical, or regulated environments.
Desired
Advanced degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a related technical field.
Experience deploying software to classified or government systems.
Prior involvement in achieving or maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO).
Background in mission-critical or aerospace ground systems.
Hands-on experience supporting incident response from the remediation side with root-cause analysis, coordinating fixes, and hardening.
Active security clearance (Secret or higher) or eligibility to obtain one.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, or GIAC.
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
