Principal Security Engineer, Operations
$155,000–$185,000 year
On-site · Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Principal Security Engineer will be the technical authority for corporate security engineering, defining long-term security architecture and safeguarding people, systems, and data. Build security into the fabric of the company across identity, endpoints, networks, and cloud platforms to enable rapid, confident operations of high-powered satellites. Lead design and implementation of zero trust principles, establish enterprise security standards and reference architectures, mentor senior engineers, and collaborate with IT/network/infrastructure teams. Drive risk assessments, threat modeling, and trade-off analyses tied to business impact, evaluate security technologies, govern vendors, and ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual security requirements. Architect security automation and detection capabilities to improve visibility and response times, and represent security in architecture reviews, audits, and technology planning forums.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in security operations or engineering roles
- 3+ years of development experience with any modern programming language (including Python, C++, Rust, Go)
- Knowledge of operating systems, networking, security best practices, and system performance monitoring tools
- Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced startup/technology environment
- Comfortable with mission-critical and sensitive systems
Additional Requirements
- U.S. Person or eligible for export control license per ITAR requirements
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