Senior Security Engineer, Operations

Senior Security Engineer, Operations at K2 Space responsible for deploying, operating, and refining security controls across identity, endpoints, networks, and cloud platforms to support fast-moving engineering and mission operations. Hands-on role involving day-to-day security operations, investigations, incident response, vulnerability management, security architecture initiatives, automation enhancements, and collaboration with IT/engineering teams. Responsibilities include configuring IAM controls, managing endpoint security tooling across macOS/Windows/Linux, maintaining network security controls, monitoring alerts and logs, supporting compliance and audits, maintaining runbooks/SOPs, and mentoring junior engineers. Qualifications include 5+ years in security operations/engineering, development experience (Python, C++, Rust, Go) or a related bachelor’s degree, and strong knowledge of OS, networks, and security practices.