Cyber Security Engineer
Englewood, Colorado
US Business & Operations – IT & Security /
Full-time (Regular) /
Hybrid
At ispace U.S., we’re not just going to the Moon—we’re redefining how we get there. Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration.
With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development. Our U.S. branch is based in Englewood, Colorado, and focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers designed to support future lunar missions. Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration.
Let’s go to the Moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively seeking talented individuals who share our passion for space.
The Cyber Security Engineer at ispace protects critical systems, satellite communications, and ground control infrastructure from sophisticated cyber threats targeting space operations. They secure mission-critical spacecraft telemetry, command and control systems, and ensure the integrity of satellite data transmissions while maintaining compliance with strict government security standards like NIST 800-53 and FISMA. The role involves safeguarding intellectual property related to advanced propulsion systems, orbital mechanics, and proprietary space technologies from state-sponsored attackers and industrial espionage. They will work closely with our engineers and mission control teams to implement security controls that protect both Earth-based operations and space-borne assets without compromising operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security measures for the protection of the organization's data, systems, and networks.
- Working with all business units to determine possible risks and risk management processes.
- Business development planning and acquiring the correct technology.
- Analyzing IT security threats in real-time and mitigating these threats.
- Working with Security Frameworks NIST 800-171 and ISO27001
- Troubleshooting security and network problems.
- Responding to all system and/or network security breaches.
- Ensuring that the organization's data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls.
- Participating in the change management process.
- Testing and identifying network and system vulnerabilities.
- Daily administrative tasks, reporting, and communication with the relevant departments in the organization.
Basic Qualifications
- A degree in computer science, IT, systems engineering, or related qualification. We will consider a combination of education and related experience.
- 2+ years experience with incident detection, incident response, and forensics.
- Experience with Firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Office 365 Security, Azure, AWS, and Endpoint Security.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, Ruby, Node, Go, and/or Power Shell.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.
What Makes You Stand Out!
- Experience with designing systems that can detect, contain, and recover from incidents while maintaining mission operations would be highly valued.
- Expertise in securing systems that can't rely on real-time threat intelligence updates or cloud-based security services, requiring robust offline security architectures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment.
- Schedule may vary depending on program development needs; flexibility required.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
$126,000 - $189,000 a year
The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
We welcome candidates with diverse experience levels and evaluate the best fit on an individual basis. Your final job level and salary will be determined based on your skills, experience, and the impact you can bring to the role.
Health Coverage: Competitive medical, vision, and dental plans, with 100% company-paid options available for employees.
Hybrid Work: Flexibility to work remotely and in-office, depending on your role and the stage of our program.
Commuter Perks: Company-paid RTD EcoPass for buses and light rail.
Lunch Perks: Monthly stipend to enjoy meals from our café.
Paid Time Off: 18 vacation days, 6 sick days, and 17 paid holidays.
Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching.
Travel: Opportunities for domestic and international travel.
Stock Options: Participation in our stock option program.
Learning & Development: Ample opportunities to grow, including lunch-and-learns, skills training, and stipends for professional development.
Team Culture: A fun and casual environment with regular team gatherings, including monthly TGIF events to connect and unwind.
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At ispace, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement. If you’re passionate about our mission and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we need to grow and succeed together.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR .here.
ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace 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.
All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.
