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Rocket Lab Corporation

Cybersecurity Engineer II - Secret Clearance

Long Beach, CAFrom $135kmidAdded today

About this role

Rocket Lab seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer II with an active Secret clearance to design and maintain security infrastructure for Space Development Agency programs in Long Beach, CA. The role involves building and managing comprehensive security solutions, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with federal security standards for sensitive space systems.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and manage security infrastructure protecting networks, servers, and applications
  • Conduct vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and security assessments to identify risks
  • Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and compliance standards
  • Monitor security systems and respond to incidents with detailed analysis and remediation
  • Integrate security best practices into software development lifecycle with cross-functional teams
  • Research and recommend security enhancements to address emerging threats

What they're looking for

  • System security engineering and infrastructure design
  • Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
  • Security frameworks (NIST 800, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
  • Security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection)
  • Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Incident response and threat analysis
  • DevSecOps practices and automation (Python, PowerShell)
  • Network protocols and application security
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Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab builds spacecraft and satellites that it launches on its own rockets, developing the avionics, flight software, and ground systems needed to operate these vehicles in orbit. The company is hiring software engineers, test automation specialists, and spacecraft operations engineers to develop embedded flight software, design testing systems, and manage satellite fleet health across commercial and government missions.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience designing and implementing security solutions for complex IT environments similar to government or defense programs.
  • Walk us through how you would conduct a comprehensive vulnerability assessment and prioritize remediation efforts.
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