Senior Security Engineer

What this role involves

Northwood is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to design and implement security frameworks for a global network of phased array ground stations. The role involves building security architectures for new space communication infrastructure, owning the full stack from RF protocols to Kubernetes, and leading incident response across distributed systems. The position requires 5+ years of experience, ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance, and expertise in NIST 800-171 and FedRAMP frameworks.

Skills this posting asks for

• terraform
• aws cdk
• python
• go
• rust
• splunk
• qradar
• sentinel
• panther
• nist 800-171
• fedramp
• aws govcloud
• azure government
• ci/cd
• kubernetes
• infrastructure as code
• siem
• incident response
• threat hunting
• compliance

Requirements

• 5 years of experience
• Level: senior
• Security clearance required

From the employer’s posting

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security…