Rocket Lab · 5 hours ago
Principal Cloud Security Engineer
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
16+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft manufacturing. The Principal Cloud Security Engineer will be responsible for securing Rocket Lab's cloud presence, implementing security controls, conducting risk analyses, and collaborating with development teams to integrate security best practices into their processes.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain security controls for hybrid cloud-based environments, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), software as a service (SaaS), and function as a service (FaaS) solutions
Design and develop custom automation in pursuit of cyber team objectives
Provide security support for internal and external design reviews related to security
Conduct security assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies for automated infrastructure such as public cloud, CI/CD pipelines, and agentic systems
Work with Infrastructure Operations to Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions to control access to cloud resources and applications
Develop documentation, plans, and proofs of concept for cybersecurity-related platform improvements
Configure and monitor cloud security tools and services
Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps, and MLOps processes
Maintain systems to help the team stay up-to-date on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices related to DevSecOps/MLOps and recommend proactive measures to enhance security posture
Provide guidance and support to internal teams on security-related matters, including incident response, compliance, and security awareness training
Participate in regular security audits, assessments, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards
Qualification
Required
Education and Experience in IT and Cybersecurity
12+ years of experience in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python) and configuration management/infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Terraform)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience (16+ years of total work experience)
Proven experience in cloud security architecture, design, and implementation across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and services (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Google Cloud Security Command Center)
Experience working under US Government compliance regimes (e.g., CMMC, NIST, DISA STIG) and ITIL/Change Review systems
Proficiency in vulnerability management systems (e.g., Tenable, Bringa) and CLI scanning tools (e.g., Trivy, OpenSCAP)
Extensive experience with git-driven version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
Strong understanding of networking concepts, encryption techniques, and secure communication protocols
Experience with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQLite) and data formats (e.g., Parquet, Arrow)
Proficiency in analytics systems (e.g., PowerBI, Jupyter) and vendor-agnostic assessment engines (e.g., Cloud Custodian, Panther)
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
Preferred
Advanced degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or equivalent career experience
Involvement with community cybersecurity organizations
Experience with AWS GovCloud / Azure GCC High
CI/CD pipeline security
Tier 2 cloud vendors
Hybrid cloud engineering
SAST and DAST testing
Secrets management / vaults / HSMs
Cloud incident response / forensics
Log aggregators like Graylog, ELK, or Splunk
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2025-12-28
2025-12-26
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