About Us:
BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.
This role will support the security team from the Seattle and Tukwila office and will operate within a cross functional team for employee safety, program security, compliance, incident response, and the improvement of the BlackSky Security posture. A successful candidate will be able to provide support to the larger Security team as well as Legal, People Operations, and Program Managers. In this role, you will make decisions and take action to protect the people, information, property and customers of BlackSky and take ownership of responsibilities of our Seattle area offices. This position reports to the Manager, Information Security and is a hybrid role located in our Seattle area offices.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to alarms, incidents, and security issues in the Seattle area offices. Manage the SIS visitor management system for all sites and the Tukwila special requirements.
- Lead the response to security incidents, coordinating with relevant teams to contain, investigate, and resolve breaches.
- Oversee the Seattle area safety and OSHA compliance efforts.
- Coordinate improvements to the Seattle area office security and access control systems.
- Conducting regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the effectiveness of security controls in order to a ssist with risk assessments on new programs, projects, and facilities.
- As a hybrid position, this role requires being on-site at least three days a week with some after hours on call work.
- Draft and improve security policy, practices, and documents.
- Collaborate with other teams such as Legal, People Ops, Admin, and IT to integrate security into all functions of the organization.
- Respond to customer requests for detailed security information.
- Provide on site security as needed during launch and space vehicle shipping operations, some after hours work will be needed.
- Assist with program security and clearances for Seattle area staff.
- Manage Security tickets related to the Seattle and Tukwila offices and create reports for leadership on KPIs.
- Other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) years in safety, compliance, physical security or incident response.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in security, computer science, or criminal justice.
- CISSP or equivalent security certification.
- Working knowledge of Washington State SHARP policy and practice.
- Previous experience responding to and overseeing physical security breaches.
- Recent, proven experience with compliance, testing, security tools, and digital forensics.
- Experience with creating effective, engaging security training, focusing on insider threat, and risk management.
- Due to being responsible for addressing physical security needs and responding to office alarms, this position requires living within 60 minutes to the office, even during rush hour.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with SOX controls, banking, and overseas security.
- Experience with supporting audits.
- Advanced degree and/or legal experience.
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or other overseas security experience.
- Experience with Brivo, Eagle Eye, or Cobalt access control systems.
Life at BlackSky for full-time US benefits eligible employees includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
- 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
- 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
- Employer matching donations
- Professional development
- Mac or PC? Your choice!
- Awesome swag
The anticipated base salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $90,000-110,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.
BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
