Cybersecurity Architect

Apex Technology Inc
Los Angeles, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level cybersecurity professionals with experience in regulated environments who can translate compliance frameworks into technical designs.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in translating NIST and CMMC requirements into actionable technical designs
    — “Translate NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements into technical designs and implementation steps”
  • Individuals who have worked in regulated aerospace, defense, or national security environments
    — “Experience supporting aerospace, defense, national security, ATO, RMF, or other regulated technical environments”
  • Professionals who can design and document secure infrastructure across cloud, SaaS, and endpoint systems
    — “Experience designing or reviewing environments that span cloud, SaaS, endpoints, networks, servers, and software services”

Things to consider

  • Active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship are mandatory prerequisites for the role
    — “Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire”
  • The role may involve close collaboration with IT, Engineering, and Operations teams
    — “works closely with IT, Engineering, and Operations to build security into the design from the start”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to create clear architecture diagrams and technical documentation
    — “Ability to produce clear architecture diagrams, security standards, technical decisions, and implementation guidance for engineering teams”
  • Showcase familiarity with tools like CrowdStrike, Tenable, and SIEM in your application materials
    — “Work with CrowdStrike, Tenable, SIEM, and endpoint management tools to identify and remediate gaps across our security environment”
  • Demonstrate knowledge of network segmentation and rule design with Palo Alto systems
    — “Facilitate conversations with network and infrastructure teams on Palo Alto architecture, segmentation, remote access, and rule design”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • secure and compliant cybersecurity infrastructure
  • technical documentation for security controls
Typical background
security engineeringcloud securityinfrastructure security

Skills & requirements

Required

Cybersecurity ArchitectureCloud SecurityInfrastructure SecurityNetwork SecurityEndpoint SecurityVulnerability ManagementLoggingSecure Administrative Access

Preferred

NIST SP 800-171CMMC Level 2CrowdstrikeTenablePalo AltoAWSMicrosoft IdentityContainersKubernetes

Stack & domain

Security ArchitectureNIST SP 800-171CMMC Level 2CrowdstrikeTenableSIEMEndpoint ManagementATORMFAWS SecurityMicrosoft IdentityNetwork SecurityEndpoint SecurityVulnerability ManagementLoggingSecure Administrative AccessLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingCisspCCSPAWS Security SpecialtyCybersecurityInfrastructure SecurityCloud Security

About the role

Original posting from Apex Technology Inc via Ashby

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Apex is looking for a Cybersecurity Architect to take ownership of the security design and implementation across our cybersecurity infrastructure. This is a hands-on technical role that works closely with IT, Engineering, and Operations to build security into the design from the start.

Responsibilities

  • Create security architecture for Apex corporate and development environments.
  • Translate NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements into technical designs and implementation steps that engineering teams can execute.
  • Work with CrowdStrike, Tenable, SIEM, and endpoint management tools to identify and remediate gaps across our security environment.
  • Support ATO and other security activities with technical architecture documentation, control implementations, and implementation guidance.
  • Facilitate conversations with network and infrastructure teams on Palo Alto architecture, segmentation, remote access, and rule design.
  • Define CUI boundaries, network diagrams, and data flows as systems and programs change.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire
  • US Citizenship required
  • 5 or more years of hands-on experience in security engineering, cloud security, infrastructure security, or cybersecurity architecture
  • Strong working knowledge of AWS security, Microsoft identity, network security, endpoint security, vulnerability management, logging, and secure administrative access
  • Experience designing or reviewing environments that span cloud, SaaS, endpoints, networks, servers, and software services
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2, with the ability to connect a control requirement to a technical implementation
  • Ability to produce clear architecture diagrams, security standards, technical decisions, and implementation guidance for engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Microsoft GCC High, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike Falcon, Tenable, AWS GovCloud, Entra ID, Elastic, CyberArk, Terraform, containers, or Kubernetes
  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, national security, ATO, RMF, or other regulated technical environments
  • CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or a comparable technical security certification

-Experience supporting aerospace, defense, national security, ATO, RMF, or other regulated technical environments

WHY JOIN APEX?

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

WHAT WE OFFER FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:

  • Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
  • Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
  • Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
  • 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
  • Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day
  • Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
  • Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
  • World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
  • Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, 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.

Source: Apex Technology Inc careers (Ashby)

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