Team Lead - Cybersecurity

Astranis•San Francisco, CA 94102, US• Full Time

Posted 2 months ago• Business & Finance

Compensation

$190,000–$240,000/year

Job Description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Team Lead- Cybersecurity

As the Cybersecurity Team Lead at Astranis, you will be a leader with a deep specialization in security, responsible for building and leading a team dedicated to securing our products and infrastructure. You will be responsible for providing technical leadership, managing security projects, and mentoring a team of talented security engineers. This role requires a strong background in product security, with experience in offensive security, secure software development, and risk management.

Role

People Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of security engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Project Management: Plan, execute, and deliver complex security projects, including penetration tests, security architecture reviews, and the implementation of new security controls.
Technical Leadership: Serve as the company's subject matter expert on product and application security, providing technical guidance and making key decisions on security architecture and strategy.
Lead the design and implementation of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, including threat modeling, code review, and security testing.
Oversee and participate in penetration testing and red team exercises to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in our products and infrastructure.
Conduct risk assessments, prioritize threats, and work with engineering teams to develop and implement effective remediation strategies.
Partner with engineering, IT, and other teams to ensure that security is a primary consideration in all aspects of our products and services.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on product and application security.
2+ years of experience in a leadership or management role, with a proven ability to lead and mentor a team of security engineers.
Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: C, C++, ARM, cryptography, PKI, embedded systems security.
Demonstrated experience leading penetration tests, threat modeling, and security assessments.
Strong understanding of security best practices, frameworks, and secure architecture design.
Experience in the aerospace or telecommunications industry is a plus.
Familiarity with cloud-native attack vectors (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Published security research or participation in bug bounty programs.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences.

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which includes an great equity package in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$190,000—$240,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.