Cyber Assurance Lead

As a Cyber Assurance Lead at SpaceX, your primary responsibilities include leading security assessments of third-party suppliers, identifying vulnerabilities, collaborating with the Supply Chain team to implement corrective actions, and enhancing our cybersecurity awareness and training programs. You will also be instrumental in continuous monitoring of supplier risk profiles and conducting incident investigations to safeguard company data.

To qualify for the Cyber Assurance Lead position at SpaceX, you’ll need a high school diploma or equivalent along with over five years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, including proficiency with tools such as NESSUS and Qualys. A strong understanding of security standards and policies, as well as experience in managing audits and supplier risks, is essential.

SpaceX highly values continuing education and professional growth for its Cyber Assurance Lead team. You will have opportunities to enhance your skills through various training sessions, certifications such as CISSP or CISM, and access to the latest cybersecurity tools and technologies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving cyber landscape.

The work environment for a Cyber Assurance Lead at SpaceX is dynamic and collaborative. You'll be part of a passionate team that thrives on innovative problem-solving, where your expertise will directly impact our mission. The role requires onsite presence, fostering real-time teamwork and rapid response to any cybersecurity challenges.

A Cyber Assurance Lead at SpaceX has a variety of potential career growth opportunities. You could progress into senior management roles, specializing in information security or risk management, or shift towards strategic positions focusing on cybersecurity policy development or supplier relationship management, effectively influencing the security landscape of our supply chain.

To answer this question, highlight specific instances where you've planned and coordinated security assessments, detailing the tools and methodologies you've used, such as NESSUS or Qualys. Emphasize collaboration with stakeholders and any corrective actions you drove based on your findings.

Discuss your experience with frameworks like NIST RMF, ISO-27001, or PCI-DSS. Provide examples of how you’ve implemented these frameworks in your previous roles, noting any specific projects where they significantly improved security compliance or outcomes.

Explain your approach to managing a security incident, emphasizing the importance of prompt communication and collaboration with suppliers. Detail steps like conducting a root cause analysis, assessing the impact, and implementing an incident response plan to mitigate future risks.

Share your methods for staying informed, such as following cybersecurity publications, participating in professional forums, or attending industry conferences. Highlight how these strategies help you anticipate emerging threats and enhance the cybersecurity posture of your team.

Discuss your methods for prioritization, such as evaluating the potential impact on the organization's security posture and collaborating with stakeholders to set realistic timelines. Mention any project management tools you use to track progress while maintaining clear communication.

Provide an example that showcases your analytical skills. Detail the vulnerability you identified, the process you used for its assessment, the corrective measures taken, and the outcome that resulted from your actions.

Talk about how you've designed and implemented training programs for cybersecurity awareness among employees and suppliers. Explain the content of the training, its impact on compliance and security behavior, and how you measured its effectiveness.

Share your insights on current challenges, such as increased sophistication of cyber-attacks and the complexity of supply chains. Discuss potential strategies that could alleviate these challenges, demonstrating your forward-thinking approach to cybersecurity.

Outline your approach to addressing non-compliance, including conducting a thorough assessment, engaging with the supplier to understand their challenges, and creating an actionable plan with clear timelines for bringing them into compliance.

Emphasize the criticality of clear and continuous communication in cybersecurity. Talk about how you ensure all stakeholders are informed about risks and policies, and how this aids in building a culture of security within the organization.