Beacon AI

aviation

SeniorSecurityEngineer

$130–230k San Carlos, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Security Engineer at Beacon AI. Skills: security engineering, secure systems, data security, cloud infrastructure security, application security, incident response, SDLC security integration. Design and implement secure architectures across applications, cloud infrastructure, and data systems. Protect sensitive data through controls for access management, encryption, and secure data handling”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure the security and integrity of Beacon AI’s systems and data; protecting mission-critical flight safety technology; meeting applicable security standards

Industry & Context.

aviation
Problems you'll solve

analytical and problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. Persons only (U. S. citizens, Green Card holders, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status), No visa sponsorship or support for visa transfers, All work must be performed in the United States

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5–9 years of hands-on experience in security engineering roles securing complex systems and data, knowledge of security principles, threat modeling, and defensive security practices, Experience with common security tools and technologies (e. g. , SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanning, encryption), Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CMMC, Proven ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers on secure system design, Hands-on mindset with analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

Passion for aviation and a desire to improve air travel efficiency and safety, Experience working with aviation, aerospace, or DoD customers, Familiarity with zero trust architectures or advanced security approaches, Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH

What You'll Do.

Design and implement secure architectures across applications

Protect sensitive data through controls for access management

and secure data handling

and mitigate security risks through vulnerability assessments

Lead incident response efforts

and follow-up analysis

Integrate security best practices into the SDLC by working closely with software engineering teams

Implement and operate security monitoring and logging to detect and respond to threats in real time

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partnering closely with software teams; Proven ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers on secure system design

Full Job Description

ABOUT BEACON AI We’re a fast-moving team of aviators, engineers, and operators building an AI platform to make flying safer, more efficient, and more capable. Backed by top investors, we’ve secured a dozen Department of Defense contracts and partnered with major airlines to deliver mission-critical systems. We operate without silos or heavy processes. Small, focused teams own what they build, ship quickly, and learn fast, pushing the boundaries of how humans and AI work together in aviation. Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to ensure the security and integrity of Beacon AI’s systems and data across commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) environments. This is a hands-on security engineering role focused on designing and operating secure systems, partnering closely with software teams, and protecting mission-critical flight safety technology while meeting applicable security standards. What You’ll Do - Design and implement secure architectures across applications, cloud infrastructure, and data systems. - Protect sensitive data through strong controls for access management, encryption, and secure data handling. - Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks through vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security reviews. - Lead incident response efforts, including detection, containment, remediation, and follow-up analysis. - Integrate security best practices into the SDLC by working closely with software engineering teams. - Implement and operate security monitoring and logging to detect and respond to threats in real time. What Will Make You Successful - 5–9 years of hands-on experience in security engineering roles securing complex systems and data. - Strong knowledge of security principles, threat modeling, and defensive security practices. - Experience with common security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanning, encryption). - Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as NIST, IS

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