Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid, Burlingame, California, United States

Salary: $180K–$210K annually, plus equity and bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops Pulsar, a low Earth orbit satellite infrastructure platform for precise, secure global positioning and navigation.

What you will do

• Lead cybersecurity strategy by assessing security posture, identifying risks and gaps, prioritizing initiatives, and developing a security roadmap.
• Drive CMMC Level 2 readiness, including NIST SP 800-171 implementation, assessment scoping, compliance documentation, and certification preparation.
• Design, implement, and maintain controls for identity and access management, endpoint protection, network security, cloud environments, vulnerability management, and Microsoft GCC High.
• Establish security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and ongoing compliance processes.
• Evaluate third-party providers and technologies protecting sensitive and regulated information.
• Partner with engineering, IT, operations, legal, and leadership on security decisions and government compliance obligations.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, preferably in regulated or government-contracting environments.
• Hands-on experience implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls and preparing organizations for CMMC Level 2 certification.
• Experience administering Microsoft GCC High or Azure Government, including Entra ID, Intune, Defender, and Purview.
• Technical expertise in identity security, endpoint protection, network and cloud security, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Working knowledge of CUI safeguarding, DFARS requirements, and ITAR/EAR data protection.
• Ability to independently assess security environments, prioritize initiatives, and drive implementation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, including work with assessors, technical teams, and leadership.
• Relevant technical degree or equivalent professional experience.
• CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) certification and CISSP or equivalent senior security certification required; active Secret Clearance required.
• For U.S. roles, eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice to have

• CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA), CGRC, Microsoft SC-100, SC-300 or SC-200, or relevant GIAC certifications.
• Aerospace, defense, or space industry experience.
• Experience supporting completed CMMC Level 2 certification.
• Security automation with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS, NISPOM, DCSA reviews, FSO responsibilities, or Facility Clearance (FCL).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Burlingame, California.
• Equity and bonus opportunities in addition to salary.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal consideration for qualified applicants.