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Vast · 5 hours ago

Senior Information Security Engineer

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$143K/yr - $227K/yr

2+ years exp

Vast is contributing to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space, and they are seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. The role involves designing and managing security technologies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with teams to enhance security measures.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage enterprise security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and security information and event management (SIEM) platforms

Implement/maintain solutions and configurations to achieve compliance with government regulations like NIST 800-171, CMMC 2.0, and ITAR/EAR

Work cross-functionally with other teams to ensure the security of the systems they use or build

Automate our security infrastructure to the maximum extent possible

Collaborate with SOC analysts and other teams to enhance detection and response capabilities

Support monitoring of security systems, networks, and applications for suspicious activities

Qualification

Security technologies managementCompliance with NIST 800-171Cloud technologies AWSCloud technologies AzureSecurity tools configurationAutomation scripting (Python)Technical certifications (OSCP)Social engineering campaignsCyber deception understandingFast-paced startup experienceKali Linux familiarity

Required

2+ years of hands-on experience

Experience securing Windows, MacOS, and Linux endpoints

Proficiency in configuring, deploying, and maintaining security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and vulnerability scanning

Proficient understanding of cloud technologies such as AWS, Google, and Azure

Proficient in using automation scripts (i.e. Powershell, Bash, Python)

Knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Preferred

Technical certifications such as OSCP, eCPPT, or platform specific certifications

Familiarity with Kali Linux

Understanding of cyber deception

Experience conducting social engineering campaigns

Experience supporting audits and assessments

Understanding of compliance requirements and certifications like NIST 800-171, CMMC 2.0, DFARS 252.204-7012, ITAR/EAR

Familiarity with security SaaS solutions and relevant integrations

Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup environment

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees