Senior IT Security Engineer
Houston, Texas
About Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With the first commercial lunar landing in history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting our customers and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon.
Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.Intuitive Machines is searching for a skilled & dynamic Senior IT Security Engineer to join our incredibly exciting, growing company. This role will report to the Senior Director of IT & Cyber Security.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, standards, and technical controls for satellite and associated ground systems networks.
- Oversee compliance initiatives related to NIST SP 800-171, CMMC 2.0, and other applicable federal requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments, security architecture reviews, and system hardening activities across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to modern cyber threats, including advanced persistent threats, cloud-based attack vectors, and supply-chain vulnerabilities relevant to commercial space hardware.
- Support and secure systems and encryption methods associated with satellite operations, ground networks, and mission-critical communications.
- Direct incident response activities, including detection, investigation, containment, and remediation of security events while working with SOC teams.
- Collaborate with IT, engineering, mission operations, and leadership to integrate security requirements into projects and processes, often performing a Project Manager role.
- Maintain documentation related to security posture, compliance readiness, and audit activities.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, networking, information assurance, or related fields.
- U.S. Citizenship (required for compliance and clearance eligibility).
- Strong proficiency in:
- NIST SP 800-171 control implementation and assessment
- CMMC requirements and readiness preparation
- Incident response and threat analysis
- Cloud security technologies (AWS Gov) and zero-trust principles
- Security considerations for satellite and aerospace-related environments
- Demonstrated ability to secure complex, high-value, and regulated technical environments.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Prior experience supporting DoD, NASA, or other federal programs.
- Active security clearance (Secret or higher) or eligible for TS / TS-SCI.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent.
- May require occasional travel to support audits, operational activities, or mission needs.
- Position may involve support outside normal business hours during critical security events or project deployments.
US EEO StatementIntuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
