Cyber Assurance Lead

As a Cyber Assurance Lead at SpaceX, your primary responsibilities include leading security assessments, coordinating audits, identifying vulnerabilities in our suppliers’ security controls, and driving corrective actions. You’ll also be supporting our supplier cyber risk management program and collaborating with various teams to ensure the security of our supply chain processes.

To qualify for the Cyber Assurance Lead position at SpaceX, you should have a high school diploma or equivalency and at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity and supplier risk management. Familiarity with tools like NESSUS or Qualys, as well as strong knowledge of security standards and frameworks, is also essential.

SpaceX offers ample career growth opportunities for Cyber Assurance Leads through continuous training, professional development, and hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. Being part of a pioneering company in the aerospace sector means engaging in cutting-edge cybersecurity practices that will enhance your skills.

The Cyber Assurance Lead position at SpaceX requires you to work onsite in Redmond, WA. Hybrid or remote work options are not available for this role, as collaboration with team members and suppliers is vital for success in safeguarding our supply chain.

In the Cyber Assurance Lead role at SpaceX, you can expect a competitive salary, stock options, comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid leave, and the chance to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. SpaceX values its employees and offers a supportive benefits package to ensure your well-being.

Discuss specific security assessments you have conducted, the tools you used, and the outcomes of those assessments. Highlight your ability to identify vulnerabilities and coordinate corrective actions, illustrating how these experiences have prepared you for the Cyber Assurance Lead role.

Explain your strategy for getting to know key suppliers, understanding their data management processes, and continuously monitoring their risk profiles. Emphasize the importance of building relationships and collaborative problem-solving in managing supplier risks.

Share a specific challenge that illustrates your problem-solving skills. Discuss the context, the measures you took, and the ultimate outcome. Highlight your analytical thinking and decision-making processes that are essential for the Cyber Assurance Lead role.

List and elaborate on the security tools and frameworks you are experienced with, such as NIST CSF, ISO-27001, or any specific security auditing tools. Make sure to connect your knowledge to how these can apply to SpaceX’s cybersecurity objectives.

Discuss your methods for keeping up-to-date on cybersecurity trends, such as attending conferences, participating in webinars, following relevant blogs, or engaging with professional organizations. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning as it relates to the Cyber Assurance Lead position.

Explain how you've created or contributed to training programs in past roles. Detail the steps taken to design the curriculum, your approach to engaging the audience, and the results achieved, particularly in promoting a culture of cybersecurity awareness.

Outline your action plan for responding to a data breach within a supplier's system. Emphasize the importance of swift communication, collaboration with internal teams, incident investigation, and ensuring that corrective actions are put in place.

Discuss your prioritization strategies, such as assessing project impact and urgency, communicating with stakeholders, and utilizing project management tools. Illustrate how clear communication and set expectations help manage competing demands effectively.

Provide insights on the critical relationship between cybersecurity and supply chain integrity. Discuss how strong cybersecurity practices protect not just the organization but also its suppliers and the overall success of supply chain operations.

Express your enthusiasm for SpaceX's mission and vision. Share how your skills and experiences align with the role's responsibilities and how you are eager to contribute to a company pioneering advances in aerospace technology.