Cyber Security Engineer I

Department:
IT

Location:
Hawthorne, California

Compensation:
$82,000 - $125,000 / year

Description
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
Astrolab is looking for a
Cybersecurity Engineer I
to support the protection of the organization’s systems, networks, and cloud services by assisting with the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of cybersecurity controls. This role helps maintain the organization’s security posture across on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms while supporting compliance with aerospace regulatory requirements including Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of cybersecurity or network security experience, with exposure to enterprise-grade firewalls, Zero Trust / ZTNA security principles, and Microsoft cloud security platforms such as Azure and Microsoft 365. The role also includes cybersecurity analyst responsibilities such as monitoring security alerts, analyzing events, and assisting with incident response activities.
This position works closely with IT infrastructure, engineering, and compliance teams to support secure operations and continuous security improvement.
What you'll do:
Security Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and threat intelligence from multiple security platforms
• Investigate suspicious activity and potential security incidents across network, endpoint, and cloud environments
• Assist with incident response including investigation, containment, documentation, and remediation activities
• Perform basic threat analysis and escalate incidents when necessary
• Contribute to security reporting and analysis of trends, vulnerabilities, and potential risks

Azure & Microsoft 365 Security Oversight

- Assist with security monitoring and configuration of
Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security controls
- Review alerts and security recommendations from platforms such as
Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 Security Center
- Support implementation of identity protection, multi-factor authentication, and conditional access policies
- Monitor access activity and investigate suspicious login or identity events
- Assist with securing cloud workloads and services according to best practices

Firewall & Network Security

- Assist with administration and monitoring of
enterprise-grade firewall platforms
used to secure the organization’s network infrastructure
- Support configuration and review of firewall policies, NAT rules, and network security zones
- Help maintain network segmentation and secure communication between systems and environments
- Assist in analyzing firewall logs to detect unusual network activity

Zero Trust & Access Security

- Support the implementation of
Zero Trust Architecture and ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) principles
- Assist with identity-based access controls and least-privilege security models
- Work with infrastructure teams to implement secure remote access and authentication mechanisms

Compliance & Regulatory Support

- Support cybersecurity controls required for
ITAR and EAR compliance
- Assist with proper handling and protection of
export-controlled technical data
and sensitive engineering information
- Help maintain documentation and evidence needed for security audits and compliance programs

IT Service Management (ITSM)

- Track security incidents, service requests, and change activities through the organization’s
ITSM platform
- Participate in incident, change, and problem management processes
- Maintain documentation, procedures, and security knowledge base articles

Security Improvement & Risk Reduction

• Assist with vulnerability remediation efforts across systems and applications
• Support security assessments, system hardening initiatives, and configuration reviews
• Participate in security reviews of new technologies and infrastructure changes
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the organization’s cybersecurity posture

What you'll bring:
Required

- 1–3 years of experience
in cybersecurity, network security, information security role/project
- Experience working with
enterprise-grade firewalls and network security controls
- Familiarity with
Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security environments
- Understanding of
Zero Trust Architecture and ZTNA security principles
- Experience working within
IT Service Management (ITSM)
processes
- Awareness of
ITAR and EAR regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

- Experience with
Microsoft Defender security tools
(Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, etc.)
- Familiarity with
SIEM platforms or security log analysis
- Exposure to
NIST security frameworks (NIST 800-171 / 800-53)
- Experience supporting
regulated aerospace or defense environments
- Knowledge of
identity and access management concepts

Core Competencies

• Security monitoring and threat analysis
• Network security and firewall management
• Azure and Microsoft 365 security oversight
• Zero Trust / ZTNA architecture principles
• Regulatory compliance awareness (ITAR/EAR)
• Incident response and security investigation
• ITSM operational discipline

What we offer:

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks