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Senior Security Engineer

Loft Orbital builds shareable satellites, providing fast & simple path to orbit by operating satellites and handling entire missions end-to-end.
Toulouse, France
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
51 - 100 Employees
5+ years of experience
Space · Cybersecurity

Description For Senior Security Engineer

Loft Orbital is transforming the space industry by offering shareable satellites that simplify orbital access. As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll join their Security and Compliance Team to safeguard their advanced infrastructure. The role combines hands-on security engineering with DevSecOps practices, focusing on protecting containerized, cloud-native systems across global operations.

You'll be instrumental in implementing security controls within CI/CD pipelines, conducting security assessments, and developing automated security tooling. The position requires expertise in cloud security, container orchestration, and modern programming languages. You'll work closely with developers and SREs to build and maintain secure systems while fostering a security-first culture.

The company offers a unique opportunity to impact space technology while working with cutting-edge security practices. Their benefits include equity participation, generous PTO, health coverage, and flexible work arrangements. With offices in San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse, you'll be part of an international team making space access simpler and more secure.

This role is perfect for security professionals who want to combine their expertise with space industry innovation. You'll have autonomy to solve complex challenges while supported by a collaborative team. The position offers significant growth potential as the company scales, with six satellites already in orbit and more missions planned.

Last updated 23 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer

  • Champion DevSecOps best practices by implementing security controls in CI/CD pipelines
  • Lead and automate application and infrastructure security assessments
  • Partner with developers and SREs to identify, remediate, and prevent vulnerabilities
  • Design and maintain secure architecture patterns for containerized workloads
  • Develop automated security tooling for container scanning and IaC validation
  • Support incident response workflows and forensics
  • Provide technical mentorship for secure-by-default practices
  • Contribute to internal security tools using Python, Go, or other languages
  • Improve security measures across SRE and infrastructure platforms

Requirements For Senior Security Engineer

Python
Go
Kubernetes
  • Deep experience with cloud security in AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Strong knowledge of container and Kubernetes security
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Go, C++)
  • Hands-on experience with zero-trust architecture
  • Understanding of DevSecOps pipelines and IaC tools
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning and SAST/DAST tools
  • Success in fast-paced, collaborative environments
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to work in multicultural, distributed teams

Benefits For Senior Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Equity participation
  • Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT)
  • Health and life insurance
  • Lunch Vouchers
  • Cross-office travel opportunities
  • Company and team off-sites
  • Relocation assistance to Toulouse
  • Flexible working hours

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