Senior IT Security Engineer - Mission System Cybersecurity & Compliance

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking a Mission System Cybersecurity Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment.

The Mission System Cybersecurity Engineer will play a key role in developing and deploying the Lunar Outpost Mission System. They will be responsible for ensuring the security, resilience, and compliance of mission and ground systems throughout their lifecycle. This role integrates cybersecurity principles into system design, development, and operations to protect mission data, assets, and critical infrastructure. They will take the lead on ensuring compliance of the Lunar Outpost Mission System against the NIST 800-53 framework.

They will assist in developing strategies for maintaining requirements and contract obligations, among which will be assisting in the production of SSPs and POA&Ms. The ideal candidate will bring with them a thorough understanding of security architecture, risk management, US government contracting, controlled environments, and a readiness to work in a dynamic but pragmatic startup environment. Take the #Next Leap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!  

Working Conditions /

Schedule:

This position is required to be onsite Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where applicable, employees may work remotely on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required based on business needs.

Key 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 

Required Qualifications:

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…