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.

SENIOR INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY OFFICER (ISSO)

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for maintaining the overall security posture for all Rocket Lab classified information systems and is accountable for the implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF). The ISSO will be responsible for implementing and maintaining security controls for systems, ensuring ongoing Authorization to Operate (ATO), and serving as a security advisor to system owners and development teams. In this role you will support the ISSM, CPSO/FSO and Government Program Security organization.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

Ensure classified information systems meet cybersecurity requirements and government directives through the performance of system auditing, vulnerability risk assessments, assured file transfers, hardware and software configuration management, data integrity control implementation, and investigations on security violations and/or incidents.
Provide cybersecurity education and training to all system users; Provide technical and procedural Information System security expertise as needed.
Assume System Administrator and ISSE responsibilities as necessary and assist in other disciplines of Security as needed to support the program.
Develop, maintain, and update, in coordination with all system stakeholders, any required POA&Ms to identify system weaknesses, mitigating actions, resources, and timelines for corrective actions. Entries in the POA&M will be based on vulnerabilities and recommendations identified during assessments.
Maintain the system(s) in accordance with the security plan and Authorization to Operate (ATO); manage, maintain, and execute the continuous monitoring strategy.
Ensure approved procedures are used for sanitizing and releasing system components and media.
Perform other security-related duties as assigned or required by program needs.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education, certifications, professional training, or work experience culminating in at least 9 years in cybersecurity.
Must possess or be able to obtain DoD 8140 IAM Level II security certification within 4 months of employment (CISSP, CISM or Security+ equivalent).
Experience with eMASS, NIST 800-53, and NIST 800-171 implementations.
Experience with cyber tools such as Nessus, Splunk, etc.
Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance as required by program sponsor(s) with a current SSBI
Ability to travel in support of other locations or programs when required.
The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

Experience collecting and preparing cybersecurity compliance artifacts for non-traditional IT systems, including space systems, flight software, and mission payloads.
Experience with AWS security services (e.g., IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, Security Hub) and cloud security frameworks.
Experience developing and executing program protection strategies for existing and developing NISP, SAR, and/or SCI programs
Ability to manage large projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and operate as a team member.

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package, giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.