Cybersecurity Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Located onsite at Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Cybersecurity Engineer will enable Rocket Lab Engineers to develop the next generation of rockets and space systems, via the deployment and management of highly reliable and scalable cybersecurity technology and policies to protect our IP and infrastructure globally. This requires finding the balance between cybersecurity and allowing the business to run efficiently. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

Requirements

2+ years of experience and bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience (6 total years of work experience)
2+ years of experience in a platform focused technology role
Knowledge of Cybersecurity frameworks / technology, such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, endpoint security, network security, cybersecurity operations, etc.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting endpoint security operations and investigations
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
Firewall and Intrusion detection systems knowledge
Knowledge of encryption techniques to secure data transmissions
Experience with security incident response and forensic investigation
Promoting security awareness training amongst employees to prevent social engineering attacks
A keen interest in all things cybersecurity
General problem solving and analytical skills – able to see the big picture, make connections and appropriate decisions

Responsibilities

Carry out general administration and security tasks with a focus on continuous improvement to provide a reliable and secure infrastructure.
Develop and implement standards to ensure: Compliance with Rocket Lab Cybersecurity Policies, Compliance with NIST 800-171, CMMC, PSR, and other customer security standards, Simplified and consistent environment management practices, Clear and concise reporting on vulnerabilities, incidents, remediation efforts, support levels, etc, Comprehensive documentation of environments and support, Efficient cost control
Assist with project planning and deployment for Cybersecurity initiatives
Assist our fantastic team by learning and providing support for our different Cybersecurity systems and supporting infrastructure