K2 Space
space
SecurityEngineer,Operations
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“Security Engineer, Operations at K2 Space. Skills: security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, security tooling operation. Monitor security alerts, logs, and events from SIEM, endpoint, network, and cloud systems, identifying and escalating potential threats. Respond to and assist in the investigation of security incidents, including containment, remediation, and root-cause analysis”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure our corporate and mission-critical environments stay resilient and secure; directly enables Engineers and Operators to move fast, innovate, and push the boundaries of space technology; safeguards the foundation of our missions and keeps K2 Space moving boldly forward
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license due to ITAR regulations.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in security operations or engineering roles, 2+ years of development experience with any modern programming language (including but not limited to Python, C++, Rust, Go) in lieu of a OR a bachelor’s degree in security engineering, cyber security, computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline, Knowledge of operating systems, current equipment and technologies, networking, security best practices, and system performance monitoring tools, Comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate with responsibilities, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
preferably in a fast-paced startup or technology environment, Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or engineering, Technical certifications (i. e. , Network+, MCSE, Security+)
What You'll Do.
Monitor security alerts
identifying and escalating potential threats
Respond to and assist in the investigation of security incidents
including containment
and root-cause analysis
Maintain and operate security tooling
including endpoint protection
vulnerability scanners
and cloud security monitoring systems
and network access controls under guidance from senior or principal engineers
Assist with identity and access management operations
including user provisioning
Perform vulnerability scans and assist in tracking remediation efforts across corporate IT systems
and engineering teams to implement security recommendations and corrective actions
Maintain and update technical documentation
and standard operating procedures
Participate in threat hunting
and proactive security exercises
Assist in security awareness initiatives by reporting common issues and promoting best practices among users
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with IT, networking, and engineering teams to implement security recommendations and corrective actions
Full Job Description
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply. The Role You will be on the front lines of protecting the systems, data, and teams that make high-powered satellites a reality. You’ll dive into real-world security operations – monitoring alerts, investigating incidents, and hunting for threats to ensure our corporate and mission-critical environments stay resilient and secure. Every alert you investigate, every vulnerability you remediate, and every improvement you implement directly enables Engineers and Operators to move fast, innovate, and push the boundaries of space technology. This is hands-on, high-impact work where your expertise safeguards the foundation of our missions and keeps K2 Space moving boldly forward. Responsibilities Monitor security a
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