--- title: 'Enterprise Security Architect at Apex Technology, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/enterprise-security-architect-apex-technology-inc-los-angeles-pr85ra4z75ts' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Enterprise Security Architect at Apex Technology, Inc. - **Company:** [Apex Technology, Inc.](https://feeny.ai/companies/apex-technology-inc) - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Employment:** full-time - **Posted:** 2026-09-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apex-technology-inc/c8d1c4e7-c0d5-47ec-8cfe-68d8ad56bf5d ## Job description Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge. For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles. Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more. We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet. ## ABOUT THE ROLE The Enterprise Security Architect (Cyber Security) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise architectures, systems, applications, networks, and cloud environments. This role provides technical leadership in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, security engineering, and compliance initiatives while ensuring Apex's information assets are protected against evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to develop security solutions that align with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. ## ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Security Architecture & Design - Design and maintain enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture aligned with business and technology strategies. - Develop secure architectures for cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. - Create and maintain security standards, reference architectures, and technical design documents. - Perform threat modeling and security architecture reviews for new systems, applications, and infrastructure. - Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend security controls and solutions. Security Engineering & Implementation - Design, implement, and optimize security controls across networks, systems, endpoints, applications, and cloud platforms. - Lead deployment and integration of security technologies including SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, EDR/XDR, IAM, and vulnerability management platforms. - Develop and automate security processes using scripting and infrastructure-as-code methodologies. - Collaborate with infrastructure, application development, and cloud engineering teams to embed security into technology solutions. Risk Management & Compliance - Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security audits. - Identify security gaps and develop remediation strategies. - Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry frameworks, including: - NIST 800-53 - NIST 800-171/172 - ISO 27001 - CIS Controls - SOC 2 - Support governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives. Incident Response & Security Operations - Provide architectural guidance during cybersecurity incidents and investigations. - Support incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis activities. - Review security events and identify opportunities to strengthen defensive capabilities. - Assist in developing cyber resilience and business continuity strategies. Leadership & Collaboration - Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert for technical and business stakeholders. - Mentor junior cybersecurity engineers, analysts, and administrators. - Present security recommendations, risk assessments, and strategic initiatives to leadership. - Partner with IT, engineering, operations, legal, and compliance teams to support enterprise security objectives. ## EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Required Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. ## Preferred Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related discipline. Professional Certifications (Preferred) One or more of the following: - CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) - CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) - CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) - SABSA Security Architecture Certification - AWS Certified Security – Specialty - Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate - GIAC Security Certifications (GIAC, GSEC, GDSA, etc.) ## EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - 7–10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, network security, cloud security, or related IT disciplines. - 3–5+ years of experience designing security architectures or leading cybersecurity engineering initiatives. - Experience implementing enterprise security controls and security frameworks. - Experience securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. ## REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS Security Architecture - Enterprise Security Architecture - Zero Trust Architecture - Secure-by-Design Principles - Threat Modeling - Security Control Design - Security Roadmap Development Network & Infrastructure Security - Firewalls - IDS/IPS - VPN Technologies - Network Segmentation - DNS Security - TCP/IP Protocols - Secure Network Design Cloud Security - AWS Security Services - Microsoft Azure Security Services - Google Cloud Security - Container Security - Kubernetes Security - Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Identity & Access Management - Active Directory - Entra ID (Azure AD) - Single Sign-On (SSO) - Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) - OAuth - SAML - Privileged Access Management (PAM) Security Operations - SIEM Platforms (Elastic,Splunk) - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) - Vulnerability Management - Security Monitoring - Threat Intelligence - Incident Response Application Security - Secure SDLC - DevSecOps - Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST) - API Security - OWASP Top 10 - Secure Coding Practices Programming & Automation - Python - PowerShell - Bash/Shell Scripting - REST APIs - Security Automation Required Soft Skills - Strategic thinking and problem-solving - Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences - Leadership and mentoring skills - Project and stakeholder management - Cross-functional collaboration - Decision-making under pressure - Strong documentation and presentation skills ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with large-scale enterprise environments. - Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government, aerospace, defense, etc.). - Experience with cloud-native security and DevSecOps practices. - Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence methodologies. - Experience supporting security audits and compliance assessments. - Experience designing resilient and highly available security architectures. ## #LI-JC1 WHY JOIN APEX? Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one. WHAT WE OFFER FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: - Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create - Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost - Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays - Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2% - 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel - Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day - Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family - Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self - World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life - Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together. ## EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. ## About Apex Technology, Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Apex designs and manufactures productized, configurable satellite bus platforms at high rate to eliminate the production bottleneck for proliferated commercial and government constellations. - **Entity Type**: Private (growth-stage; raised $200M+ in June 2026 at $2.3B valuation) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, USA - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Ian Cinnamon and Max Benassi ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing - **Target customers**: B2B – commercial satellite operators, government agencies (U.S. DoD, Space Force, NASA), and prime defense contractors. - **Mission statement**: To redefine how satellites are designed and manufactured, enabling customers to rapidly deploy critical constellations by eliminating the satellite production bottleneck. ## Products & Services - **Aries**: A productized satellite bus platform for small-to-medium payloads. First Aries satellite launched in 2024 and continues operating in LEO. Supports payloads up to ~150 kg (estimated). - **Nova**: A medium-class configurable bus designed for missions such as the Project Shadow space-based interceptor demonstration. Launching summer 2026. - **Comet**: A large satellite bus supporting payloads up to 3,000 kg, including a recently announced “Mini” configuration. Suitable for GEO and heavy LEO missions. - **End-to-End Mission Services**: Payload integration, space vehicle analysis, and on-orbit commissioning support. - **Octopus**: Proprietary operating system that integrates inventory management, production scheduling, and assembly work instructions into a single dynamic environment. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: $2.3 billion (June 2026) - **Key Metric**: Total funding – $200M+ in latest growth round (June 2026); cumulative funding reported as $870.4M (Datanyze). Annual revenue not publicly available. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Glade Brook Capital Partners (lead), Washington Harbour Partners (co-lead), existing investors; collaborator with Northrop Grumman on the Golden Dome for America initiative. - **Growth Signals**: - Factory One in Los Angeles has peak capacity of 200+ satellites per year; expanding to 100,000+ sq. ft. by end of 2026. - Headcount more than doubled in the past year to over 350 employees. - First satellite (Aries) launched and operating; Nova 1 launching summer 2026 for Project Shadow. - Named one of Fast Company’s most innovative space companies in 2025. ## Competitive Advantages - **Productized bus platforms**: Configurable, built ahead of need, and delivered in weeks/months instead of years – directly addressing the satellite production bottleneck. - **High-rate manufacturing**: Factory designed from the ground up for serial production, with cell-based subassembly, linear integration cleanroom, and a 66,000-lbf vibration table. - **Proprietary software (Octopus)**: Links inventory, scheduling, and work instructions to dynamically adjust to demand. - **Flight heritage & speed**: World record for fastest clean-sheet design to production spacecraft operating in space. - **Strategic government relationships**: Already delivering for national security missions (Project Shadow, Golden Dome collaboration). ## Strategic Focus - Scaling satellite production capacity to support proliferated constellations for defense and commercial customers. - Vertical integration of key subsystems to reduce lead times and increase reliability. - Expanding Factory One campus and investing in ahead-of-need manufacturing of all three platforms. - Building flight heritage across multiple platforms and orbital regimes (LEO & GEO). - Strengthening position as the strategic satellite supplier of choice for U.S. government missions. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaboration, ownership, and impact from day one. Team includes U.S. military veterans, new graduates, and engineers from startups and primes. - **Work model**: On-site at the Los Angeles factory; hands-on manufacturing and engineering environment. - **Benefits** (full-time): - 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents. - 401(k) match: 100% of first 3%, 50% of next 2%. - Stock options in a fast-growing startup valued at $2.3B. - 8 weeks paid parental leave, Dependent Care FSA, daily childcare reimbursements up to $350, and a $1,500 DoorDash gift card. - 15 days vacation (increases to 20 after 3 years), 10 paid holidays, Christmas week shutdown, 6 sick days. - $100,000 basic life insurance (company-paid). - **Engineering culture**: Relentless focus on speed and scale; technicians and engineers build and test satellites at record pace using proprietary tools. ## Sources 1. [Apex Space – Official Website](https://www.apexspace.com/) 2. [Apex Careers Page](https://www.apexspace.com/careers) 3. [Apex Funding Announcement – $2.3B Valuation (June 2026)](https://www.apexspace.com/blog/apex-announces-additional-fundraising-at-2b-valuation-to-scale-high-rate-satellite-production-for-proliferated-constellations) 4. [Apex LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/apexsatellites) 5. 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