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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Security Engineer - **Company:** Northwood Space Corp. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Linux, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Security Information and Event Management, AWS Cdk, Computer Network Operations, Data Ingestion, Delivery Pipeline, QRadar, Technical Debt, Kubernetes, Terraform, Splunk, SentinelOne Expertise - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=81e7fb61d5b1db34 ## About the Role * 5+ years of production experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, AWS CDK) - You automate everything and treat security configurations like the critical code they are * Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance * Experience conducting security architecture reviews in regulated environments where "good enough" isn't good enough * Strong knowledge of NIST 800-171, CUI, and FedRAMP frameworks - You understand the requirements but more importantly, you know how to implement them in modern cloud architectures * Familiarity with government cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and CI/CD deployment pipelines that need to work across air-gapped networks * Proficiency in one or more general-purpose languages (Python, Go, Rust, etc.) - You're not just configuring tools; you're building custom security solutions * Experience implementing defensive controls for endpoints, SaaS apps, and infrastructure that operates in environments where traditional security assumptions don't apply, * Experience building large-scale log ingestion and storage pipelines that can handle massive data volumes from distributed ground stations * Hands-on experience with SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, Panther) and endpoint security solutions (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) in production environments * Strong Linux experience in production environments - Our ground stations run custom distributions * Knowledge of DFARS compliance and government contracting security requirements - You've worked where "move fast and break things" meets "don't break national security" * Familiarity with EMASS or similar government assessment tools * Demonstrated ability to own complex security projects that directly impact national security missions and interface with government customers who trust you with their most sensitive operations ## Description We're building the internet for space. Help us secure it., * Build security from the ground up - You're not inheriting someone else's technical debt. Design security architectures for brand-new ground station infrastructure and space communication protocols that don't exist anywhere else. * Secure the impossible - Our phased array antennas track hundreds of satellites simultaneously across multiple orbits. Design and implement security controls for distributed systems that span continents and operate where a single failure could impact national security missions. * Own the whole stack - From RF protocols to Kubernetes clusters. Deploy enterprise SIEM solutions that can handle terabytes of satellite communications data while maintaining detailed audit trails for the most stringent compliance requirements. * Pioneer security for space communications - When you're building infrastructure that doesn't exist anywhere else, the security playbooks don't exist yet. 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