You will design and implement application-level security controls including comprehensive audit logging, incident response capabilities, access controls, and security monitoring—all while working closely with product engineering teams to shift security to ensure optimal outcomes.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can build security controls from the ground up and see the direct impact of your work on national security space operations, this mission is for you.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create security architecture documentation and operational security guides for government authorization processes
Drive vulnerability management program with defined SLAs for remediation (30/90/180 days by severity)
Perform security code reviews for Elixir, Python, C++, and JavaScript codebases
Collaborate in the triage and management of security automations using SAST (CodeQL, Semgrep), SCA (JFrog Xray), and DAST tools
Collaborate with engineering teams to address security findings and implement secure coding practices
Develop and deliver security training to software engineers and systems administrators across the organization
Create and manage incident response playbooks specific to application security events
Evaluate and integrate third-party security solutions to enhance overall security capabilities
QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of experience in application security, product security, or security engineering
Hands-on experience implementing security controls for compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or CMMC
Strong software engineering skills with ability to write production-quality code in at least one language (Python, Rust, Elixir, C++, or similar)
Experience with cloud security (Azure preferred, AWS or GCP acceptable)
Solid understanding of secure architecture principles including
Threat modeling and risk assessment
Authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth2, JWT, RBAC, ABAC)
Cryptography and key management
Defense-in-depth and Zero Trust principles
Proven ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams to implement security controls without blocking velocity
Eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance
PREFERRED SKILLS
Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Direct experience with NIST 800-171 Rev 3 or NIST 800-53 implementation projects (gap analysis, control implementation, evidence collection)
Experience with Department of Defense Impact Levels (IL2/IL4/IL5/IL6) or STIGs (Secure Technical Implementation Guides)
Familiarity with Elixir/Erlang/Phoenix or other functional programming ecosystems (Scala, Haskell, F#, OCaml)
Experience with Azure Government Cloud or other FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments
Experience using Ghommit tool
Background in DevSecOps or Platform Security Engineering
GitOps workflows and CI/CD security
Infrastructure as Code security (Terraform, Bicep, Pulumi)
Kubernetes security (Pod Security Standards, network policies, service mesh)
Experience with security incident response including detection engineering and SOAR integration
Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries (finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure)
Previous experience in startups or fast-paced environments with ability to build processes from scratch
COMPENSATION
Base Salary: Long Beach - $145,000 to $205,000, Denver - $140,000 to $195,000
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Location—Successful candidates must be located near Denver or Long Beach. Significant work must be done on site. #LI-Onsite
Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.
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.
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