Senior Security Engineer

Turion Space is seeking a Security Engineer to join our platform engineering team. Working across our cloud and on-premises infrastructure, you'll help design, implement, and maintain our security solutions. While we currently operate primarily in AWS, you'll be instrumental in ensuring security across our hybrid infrastructure, from cloud workloads to endpoint devices. This role offers an opportunity to work with both traditional security practices while embracing modern cloud-native security approaches and automation. You'll work closely with our platform and network teams to deliver robust, comprehensive security solutions.

Security Operations:

• Design and implement security controls across cloud and on-premises environment

• Manage endpoint security programs including EDR, MDM, and anti-malware solutions

• Configure and maintain security monitoring and incident response systems

• Implement and maintain security automation solutions using infrastructure as code

• Create and maintain robust security monitoring and alerting solutions

• Support our office security infrastructure and compliance needs

• Maintain security tool deployments and lifecycle management

• Participate in on-call rotations for security incident response

• Lead security incident investigations and response efforts

Platform Security:

• Work with platform team to implement security automation solutions

• Help design and implement cloud-native security solutions

• Support container and Kubernetes security implementations

• Assist in creating standardized security patterns and controls

• Contribute to security documentation and training materials

• Help teams with their security requirements and compliance needs

• Support CI/CD pipeline security components

• Implement security controls and monitoring

• Collaborate with network team on security architecture

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in security engineering and operations

• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices

• Experience with cloud security services (preferably AWS)

• Proficiency with security automation and infrastructure as code

• Current security certification (Security+ or equivalent)

• Experience with Linux/Windows systems security

• Basic programming/scripting skills (Python, Shell scripting)

• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn

• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

• Experience with security incident response and handling

• Understanding of compliance requirements and frameworks

• The ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance

Security Engineer: $110,000 - $150,000 USD

ITAR Requirements:

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:​

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. ​

• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future. ​

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge. ​

• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.

• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment. ​

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.