Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer

Lanteris Space Systems • Palo Alto, CA

1d • $124,000 - $238,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join their team in Palo Alto, CA, with the option for remote work within the United States. In this role, the ISSE will support multiple programs and internal teams, focusing on system security design, requirements development, control implementation, assessment, and compliance. The position emphasizes driving technical excellence and ensuring successful space missions through effective security design, while balancing cost and schedule in line with program requirements. Lanteris Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies, with over 60 years of experience in mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, and testing.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the willingness and ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or related scientific or technical discipline. An additional four years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 8 years of experience in information systems, cyber security, space systems, or related security disciplines.
• Technical background with practical experience in designing and constructing secure systems, networks, and supporting infrastructure.
• Experience developing and implementing security controls for commercial, international, and/or U.S. government programs.
• Experience working with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity standards (NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53), including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
• Understanding and history of performing risk management activities as outlined in the NIST 800-30 and NIST 800-37

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and implementing security controls in cloud service providers (AWS, Azure).
• Working knowledge of industry-standard Cloud Security Posture Management (CPSM) tools.
• Relevant Cloud Certifications (e.g. CCSP, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
• Experience architecting, building, and deploying cloud assets for AWS and Azure.
• DOD 8570 IAT or IAM Level 3 compliant professional certification (i.e., CISSP or Associate, CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CISM, or GSLC).
• Experience with security assessment and authorization activities required for Federal systems (e.g., RMF, CMMC, ICD-503, DIACAP) and security development.
• Proficiency in using cyber-related tools (such as Nessus, NMAP, or Splunk), network scanning, vulnerability scanning, and other penetration testing tools.
• Significant experience with NIST risk analysis processes and mitigation methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end space and ground system security assessments, control implementation, and development of mitigation plans; support the concept of operations, system architecture and design, integration and test environments, and continuous monitoring.
• Develop system security implementation plans and means of meeting security reporting requirements.
• Develop policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with NIST standards (e.g., NIST 800-53/800-171) and industry best practices.
• Perform risk-based security assessments, identify appropriate control and mitigation strategies, and derive and allocate security requirements to the system hardware and software elements.
• Actively participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and working groups to ensure compliance with security and control requirements.
• Support trade studies as required to meet system security requirements.
• Support the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process by generating necessary reporting and accreditation documents, such as Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Lead/Facilitate internal and Customer Security Reviews to present security requirements, system assessment, control implementation, and mitigation methods.
• Ability to validate system hardening based on current DISA STIGs and/or CIS Level 2 benchmarks.
• Lead and participate in vulnerability tracking, remediation, and closure.
• Perform system architecture and engineering design, including networking, identity and access management, application and data security, and system design.

Benefits

• paid time off
• health and welfare insurance
• 401(k)
• incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior