Senior Security Engineer II (Engineering & Tooling), Remote
Aledade- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
The Security Engineer II requires a Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from a four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training, along with experience in system implementation, installation, and disaster recovery planning. They must possess an understanding of various routing protocols, familiarity with enterprise routers, switches, and web load balancers, and knowledge of maintaining highly available and highly secure networks.
The Security Engineer II is responsible for protecting technological assets by establishing and enforcing system and network access controls, focusing on the delivery of core security improvements and operations. This includes managing firewalls, conducting vulnerability assessments and remediation, implementing encryption methodologies, and monitoring cybersecurity requirements for LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and related network devices. They will perform security assessments of applications and systems, participate in configuration and installation of firewalls and intrusion detection systems, implement software fixes, respond to cybersecurity incidents, and assist with forensic investigations, as well as help to investigate intrusion incidents. They also participate in the planning, design and build of security architectures, engages in the implementation of network and computer security, and ensures compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies and procedures. Finally, they perform other duties as required.
Provides launch services for small satellites
Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.