Senior Information Security Engineer
VASTLong Beach, California, United States
Posted October 22, 2025
143500 - 203700 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
VAST, founded in 2021 by Jed McCaleb, is developing advanced space stations aimed at enabling long-term human habitation in orbit. The company's key projects include Haven-1, set to be the world's first commercial space station launching in 2026, and Haven-2, designed for NASA's Commercial LEO Destinations program as a micro-gravity laboratory. VAST's vision extends to creating artificial gravity habitats, positioning it at the forefront of making space travel accessible and sustainable for all.
Job Description
Vast is building artificial gravity space stations and hiring a Senior Information Security Engineer to support the design and build of systems for commercial space stations. The role focuses on securing systems, implementing compliance standards, and automating security infrastructure. It's a full-time, exempt position with a focus on high-quality work and a collaborative environment within a fast-paced startup.
Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on experience.
- Experience securing Windows, MacOS, and Linux endpoints.
- Proficiency in configuring, deploying, and maintaining security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and vulnerability scanning.
- Proficient understanding of cloud technologies such as AWS, Google, and Azure.
- Proficient in using automation scripts (i.e. Powershell, Bash, Python).
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- One Medical membership
- ClassPass credits
- Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
- Food perks (snacks, coffee, free meals, discounted dinners)
- U.S. Export Control Compliance