Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

Intuitive Machines is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Operations Engineer to serve as the operational bridge between our organization and our Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP). This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective deployment and maintenance of our security tools and services and supporting incident response across our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for hands-on security operations, endpoint protection management, security tool administration, and incident response. This role can be based in Palo Alto, CA, Houston, TX or also remotely in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• SOC Coordination & Incident Management
• Endpoint Security & Tool Administration
• Firewall Audit and Monitoring
• Continuous Improvement & Strategic Activities
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in the following area(s): Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, four additional years of experience can be substituted for a degree
• 8 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or security engineering roles
• Experience with endpoint protection platforms
• Experience with cloud security concepts and tools (Wiz, AWS security services, or similar)
• Experience with SIEM platforms, log analysis, and security event correlation
• Experience with NIST 800-171, CMMC, and DFARS cybersecurity requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, or CEH
• Experience operating in aerospace, defense, or DoD/CMMC regulated environments
• Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Python) for security operations tasks
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams during complex security incidents
• Experience with the M365 Security stack (Defender, Sentinel, MDC, Purview)
• Experience with Tenable One
• Experience with centralized enterprise logging
• Experience with network security, including IDS/IPS, firewalls, and security architecture.

In support of pay transparency at Intuitive Machines, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $124,000.00 - $206,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $124,000.00 - $206,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $124,000.00 - $206,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $137,000.00 - $228,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within California is: $143,000.00 - $238,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.