Cloud Security Engineer

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we're developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin's mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies.

You will be a member of the Enterprise Technology Infrastructure and Operations team, which is focused on cloud governance & security, datacenter operations, identity and access, PKI, O365, storage, backup and recovery, and privileged access management. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of experts, you will contribute to these and other technologies. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Embed directly within development, operations, and administrative teams as a cloud security expert, you will deliver both timely guidance and robust solutions enabling spaceflight.
• Spearhead strategic security initiatives which have lasting impact on the defensive posture of AWS and other cloud services and applications.
• Assist our lunar team in safely landing on the lunar surface while doing it securely.
• Provide sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes always with an eye on improvement.
• Ensure that New Glenn successfully delivers customer payloads to orbit while upholding our customers' confidence in all aspects of cloud security.
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real-time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
• Be able to drive important security decisions and hit the stop button to prevent cyber risk.
• Available to support flexible work hours to support various mission objectives.
• Regular participation in on-call rotation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diverse background in all aspects of information technology, CISSP or other relevant certifications
• Minimum of a B.S. degree in information systems or computer science, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years' experience working in cloud, IT, SRE, and/or cyber security roles in administration/engineering.
• Understanding of AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector, and other AWS security tooling.
• Experience with AWS network security architecture
• Experience with AWS IAM
• Familiar with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and related technologies.
• Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modern authentication, security principals, and PAM.
• Experience with AWS Service Control Policies
• Basic programming knowledge - Python, Git
• Experience with SIEM solutions like Splunk
• Experience with identity management, multifactor authentication, JIT access.
• Experience with PKI, Azure, and other cloud solutions as it relates to security practices.
• Experience with modern storage solutions including AWS S3, SMB, and NFS as it relates to security practices.
• Able to travel to our other Blue Origin facilities to support mission objectives as needed.

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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