Lunar Outpost · 22 hours ago
Mission Systems Cybersecurity and Compliance Engineer
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expLunar Outpost is an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space. They are seeking a Mission Systems Cybersecurity and Compliance Engineer to ensure the security, resilience, and compliance of mission and ground systems throughout their lifecycle.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Stand up and maintain security controls aligned to established frameworks and requirements such as NIST 800-171, FARS/DFARS, NIST 800-53 and ITAR
Develop, decompose, and trace cybersecurity requirements into architecture, design, implementation, test and verification activities of the mission system
Design, implement, monitor, and maintain security controls in mission systems – including configuration reviews, continuous monitoring, incident response, role-based access controls, etc
Lead or assist in internal and external security compliance audits; ensure audit readiness and timely remediation of findings
Manage security and compliance documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM) and provide evidence of cybersecurity compliance/supporting authorization for operation
Lead or contribute to incident response, forensics, security monitoring, and remediation when cybersecurity incidents or vulnerabilities are discovered
Support training and awareness programs to foster a culture of security across the organization
Evaluate and implement tools for log monitoring (e.g., SIEM), DLP, and secure configurations
Plan for and implement resilience, survivability, maintainability, and upgradability of mission systems in the face of evolving cybersecurity threats
Partner with other compliance teams and the IT Manager to administrate and track work within a GRC
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, Information Technology, related discipline or relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree: 6+ years of direct experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, or compliance roles
Master's Degree: 4+ years of direct experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, or compliance roles
Experience with security compliance audits and frameworks
A deep sense of accountability for your project decisions and actions
Experience with system engineering processes (requirements, architecture, design, V&V) applied to cyber-systems
Strong technical skills in cloud architecture, operating systems networks, security controls, vulnerability scanning, incident response
Familiarity with relevant cyber standards/frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, ISO) and mission assurance/survivability concepts
Ability to work cross-functionally, with strong written and verbal communication, documentation skills, and ability to influence engineering teams
Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
U.S. Person
Preferred
Familiarity with cloud security and compliance in AWS/AWS GovCloud environments
Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
Experience with aerospace/space/mission systems context or defense environment
Experience in the design, development and maintenance for cloud-based architecture supporting critical operations
Performed leadership role or served directly on a team that went through full security audit
Company
Lunar Outpost
Lunar Outpost provides advanced spacecraft and robotics solutions for space missions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$21.61MKey Investors
Explorer 1 FundCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)
2024-11-13Series A· $9.61M
2022-05-24Seed· $12M
2021-09-01Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Justin Cyrus
Chief Executive Officer
Julian Cyrus
Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer
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