Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, Astranis

USG

$150-210k

Plus equity

Senior and Expert level
San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3+ days a week in office

Astranis

Next generation satellite broadband service

Open for applications

Astranis

Next generation satellite broadband service

201-500 employees

B2CInternal toolsSocial ImpactAerospace

Open for applications

$150-210k

Plus equity

Senior and Expert level
San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3+ days a week in office

201-500 employees

B2CInternal toolsSocial ImpactAerospace

Company mission

To give the 4 billion people without access to internet the ability to get online.

Role

Who you are

  • 7+ years of experience in a cybersecurity field, including supporting information assurance, networking, or systems administration
  • 3+ years of experience with software & computer systems, networking, and security engineering
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and the implementation of industry best practices
  • Ability to build and maintain technical documentation for system-level documents and proposals
  • Degree or equivalent experience in software, cybersecurity, IT, or a related field
  • Experience with security tools and devices, including network firewalls, web proxy, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanner, or penetration tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
  • US Citizenship
  • Active DoD clearance

Desirable

  • Familiarity with advanced persistent threats (APTs) and strategies for mitigating such threats
  • Proficiency in scripting or automation tools to enhance security operations
  • Knowledge of encryption techniques and secure communication protocols
  • Experience in performing security assessments or audits for complex systems

What the job involves

  • As a Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our systems by supporting cybersecurity efforts through comprehensive risk assessments, policy analysis, and technology evaluations
  • You will leverage your expertise to analyze and enhance system security implementations and provide strategic recommendations to decision-makers and engineers
  • Additionally, you will be responsible for researching emerging technologies, understanding evolving security threats, and developing innovative solutions to meet organizational security goals
  • Support cybersecurity systems engineering efforts through cyber risk assessment, policy analysis, technology evaluations, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security control validation
  • Apply expertise in technology to analyze system security implementations, application security, and provide recommendations to decision-makers and engineers
  • Support the research of emerging technology, requisite security requirements, and emerging threats, and develop a way forward to meet organizational goals

Our take

Internet access is swiftly becoming a core feature of modern life across the world - as of 2021, nearly 60% of the global population were active internet users, and the number is only set to climb. Looking to facilitate and benefit from this are Astranis, who have developed advanced small-form factor satellite technology (similar to SpaceX) to improve satellite internet access across the world.

This has proven an astronomically successful proposition with an overwhelming demand from global customers, including a partnership to triple data speeds across the state of Alaska. This is no surprise, as provision of basic internet capabilities is in the interests of industry, governments, and the population at large.

With a valuation of $1.6 billion, the company's April 2023 injection of capital is set to ensure the company meets its production demands. Its satellite method is already groundbreaking and the company's first one launched in 2023. Two more launches are scheduled for 2024.

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Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

4% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)

Jul 2024

$200m

SERIES D

Apr 2023

$100m

LATE VC

Total funding: $603.7m

Company benefits

  • An equity stake in the company
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unlimited vacation days
  • Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day
  • Complementary OneMedical membership
  • Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop
  • Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF
  • Generous, fully-paid ‍parental leave

Company values

  • Master your craft - We take pride in our work and go the extra mile
  • Step up - We are unapologetically ambitious and take on great responsibility
  • Stay curious - We seek out new knowledge and are happy to teach others what we know
  • Assume good - We assume the best of intentions and communicate with kindness and candor
  • Take the time - We level up not just at work but beyond — mind, body, spirit, family, community
  • Space is hard - We are resilient in the face of adversity and get help when needed

Company HQ

Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

John co-founded the Roosevelt Institute think tank in 2004 before working as Director of Flight Operations at X Prize Foundation for 2 years. He co-founded Commercial Spaceflight Federation in 2007, before co-founding Astranis in 2015, serving as CEO.

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