Cybersecurity Engineer II - Secret Clearance
Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA
Posted 29 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- low 0 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 683 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.
About this role
The Cybersecurity Engineer II at Rocket Lab will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions for the SDA programs' IT infrastructure. Daily tasks include conducting security assessments, developing security policies, monitoring security systems, and collaborating with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and staying updated on emerging security threats.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Active Secret security clearance required upon hire
- 2+ years of experience in system security engineering or a related role
- 8140 Intermediate or Advanced certification (e.g. Security+, Cloud+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST 800, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
- Proficiency in security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection)
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- Excellent understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and application security
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools
- Experience with incident response and digital forensics
- Familiarity with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
What you get
- Competitive base pay
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technologies or tools used in the current security stack
- The role may involve working under pressure and tight deadlines, which could be challenging for some candidates.
- The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, which may not suit all work styles.
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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