SecOps Engineer

About The Exploration Company

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

Position

We want you as a talented SecOps Engineer to help us in our mission by building up and enhancing the security measures that protect the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security systems and logs for potential threats

• Strengthen security configurations across the IT environment

• Document security incidents and create detailed reports

• Develop and implement security policies and procedures

• Develop and maintain security-related documentation to support organizational readiness and compliance

• Identify vulnerabilities through assessments and ensure timely remediation through patch management and other controls

• Manage identity and access management (IAM) systems, ensuring adherence to least privilege principles

Your qualification

• Hands-on experience with Wazuh for log analytics and threat detection

• Experience in log onboarding to Wazuh

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint protection

• Extensive analytical skills with the ability to investigate and mitigate complex security incidents

• One of the two:

  • A bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science or a related field

  • Two years of experience in IT security operations

• Experience with vulnerability scanners is a plus

What we offer

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:  

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind 

• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them  

• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?