Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted 26 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Cybersecurity Engineer II - Secret Clearance”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsSecurity+, Cloud+, CISSP, CISM, CEH
Field of studyComputer Science, Information Security (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyComputer Science, Information Security (or related)
Study levelMaster's
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.
SPACE SYSTEMS
At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.
Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.
CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER II - SECRET CLEARANCE
Based out of Long Beach, CA, the Cybersecurity Engineer II - Secret Clearance will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security infrastructure of SDA programs. This role requires an understanding of security principles, advanced technical skills, and the ability to stay ahead of emerging threats. The ideal candidate will have experience in software security engineering, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a passion for protecting sensitive information.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:
- Design, implement, and manage security solutions to protect the programs IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and applications.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
- Monitor security systems and respond to security incidents, providing detailed analysis and remediation.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle.
- Stay current with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats, and recommend enhancements to improve the organization's security posture.