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K2 Space Corporation · 7 hours ago

Security Engineer, Operations

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$155K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

K2 Space Corporation is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, and they are seeking a Security Engineer for Operations. This role involves protecting systems, data, and teams, monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and ensuring resilience and security in both corporate and mission-critical environments.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Monitor security alerts, logs, and events from SIEM, endpoint, network, and cloud systems, identifying and escalating potential threats

Respond to and assist in the investigation of security incidents, including containment, remediation, and root-cause analysis

Maintain and operate security tooling, including endpoint protection, intrusion detection, vulnerability scanners, and cloud security monitoring systems

Support firewall, VPN, and network access controls under guidance from senior or principal engineers

Assist with identity and access management operations, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews

Perform vulnerability scans and assist in tracking remediation efforts across corporate IT systems

Collaborate with IT, networking, and engineering teams to implement security recommendations and corrective actions

Maintain and update technical documentation, incident reports, and standard operating procedures

Participate in threat hunting, anomaly detection, and proactive security exercises

Assist in security awareness initiatives by reporting common issues and promoting best practices among users

Qualification

Security operationsProgramming languagesOperating systems knowledgeNetworkingTechnical certificationsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skills

Required

5+ years of experience in security operations or engineering roles preferably in a fast-paced startup or technology environment

2+ years of development experience with any modern programming language (including but not limited to Python, C++, Rust, Go) in lieu of a degree; OR a bachelor's degree in security engineering, cyber security, computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline

Knowledge of operating systems, current equipment and technologies, networking, security best practices, and system performance monitoring tools

Comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate with responsibilities

Due to the high visibility of this position, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills