Mach Industries · 1 day ago
Security Engineering Lead
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expMach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. They are seeking a Security Engineering Lead to drive efforts to build and maintain security and compliance across their network infrastructure, collaborating with various teams to ensure security controls meet regulatory standards.
Drone ManagementIndustrialInfrastructureManufacturingNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity tools and systems, including firewalls, EDR, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners
Proactively monitor security events, investigate suspicious activity, and respond to incidents with urgency and precision
Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and supporting documentation for audits and assessments
Partner with IT and engineering teams to integrate security into infrastructure and application design (DevSecOps)
Build the foundation of our insider risk program by designing and implementing novel detections and controls using SIEM, SOAR, DLP, and UEBA tooling
Manage security patching cycles and lead remediation efforts based on risk assessments
Support audit, compliance, and risk management activities (e.g., NIST, CMMC, & others) and manage supply chain cybersecurity concerns
Conduct regular internal audits and readiness checks in preparation for external audits or DoD reviews
Coordinate with the Network Engineering team to manage firewall configurations within the corporate network based on operational requirements
Delivery training to IT, security staff, and all employees to help foster a security-first mindset across the company
Qualification
Required
6+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering, infrastructure security, or related fields
Strong technical background in network security, endpoint protection, access control, and vulnerability management
Proficiency with modern security tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Abnormal AI, Splunk, etc.)
Experience with incident response, malware analysis, or penetration testing
Demonstrated experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Deep understanding of security principles, threats, and frameworks (e.g., cyber kill chain, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, STIG Controls)
Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with competing priorities
Ability to pivot between analyst, engineer, and threat hunter roles with ease
Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g. DoD ATO, FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, or NIST 800-53)
Comfortable owning large initiatives end-to-end with minimal oversight
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred
Experience in regulated environments (DoD, aerospace, SCIFs)
Active Security+, CISSP, CEH, or similar certification(s)
Relevant experience with NIST 800-171, CMMC, DFARS, and/or IT in relation to cybersecurity audit readiness
Experience with incident response, malware analysis, or penetration testing is a plus
Python programming or automation capabilities
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Opportunities for professional development
Company
Mach Industries
Mach Industries is a defense manufacturing company that develops unmanned systems and defense infrastructure.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$184.7MKey Investors
BedrockSequoia Capital
2025-06-17Series B· $100M
2023-10-04Series A· $79M
2023-06-15Seed· $5.7M
Leadership Team
Ethan Thornton
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