EVONA

About the Company

EVONA attracts and guides elite talent into the global space economy, evolving individuals and companies whose aspirations transform futures on and off Earth.

As pioneers, we staff the space economy, propelling it to new heights.

For employers, we headhunt transferable in-demand skills from outside the industry; demystifying the space sector to attract new talent, while helping nurture the skills within to provide you with the time to innovate, adapt, and shape the future of humanity. We specialize in geospatial, satellite communications, and space infrastructure helping the whole space ecosystem scale with the correct hires.

For candidates, we provide access to some of the most exciting career opportunities in the universe. Working in this growing industry will provide both meaning to your work and opportunities to be on the cutting edge of innovation.

Thought leaders in recruitment and passionate STEM ambassadors, EVONA's mission is to inspire people to find their place in this exciting and fast-growing industry. Addressing the candidate shortage now by investing in our future ensures a brighter one for everyone.

We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.

Call on: +1 202-381-9944 (US) or +44117 2034444 (UK)

Jobs board: jobs.evona.com

Listed Jobs

Company Name

EVONA

Job Title

Software Engineer in Test

Job Description

**Job Title** Software Engineer in Test (SDET) **Role Summary** Design, develop, and run automated tests for mission‑critical satellite operations software. Validate resilience of distributed systems, simulate large‑scale satellite scenarios, and provide continuous testing support in a modern DevOps pipeline. **Expactations** - Deliver robust end‑to‑end test automation that mirrors real customer usage. - Act as a proactive chaos tester to uncover system weaknesses. - Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines and test infrastructure. - Operate independently with minimal oversight and solve complex technical issues. - Comply with US security and ITAR regulations. **Key Responsibilities** - Build and maintain automated test suites using Python and frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress. - Simulate operations for hundreds–thousands of satellites and assess system performance under stress. - Test APIs, databases, event‑driven architectures, and containerized services. - Troubleshoot and resolve bugs in deployed backend systems. - Integrate testing into CI processes (GitHub Actions, etc.) and support DevOps practices. - Collaborate with frontend, backend, and product teams to ensure quality delivery at scale. **Required Skills** - Proficient in Python programming. - Experience with end‑to‑end testing frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, or equivalent). - Knowledge of containerized and serverless architectures. - Strong API testing and distributed database skills. - Experience building CI/automation pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred). - Analytical mindset with a proven record of independent problem solving. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). - Active US Security Clearance at Secret level required; TS or TS SCI preferred. - US citizenship, US national, or green card holder to meet ITAR requirements.

Los angeles, United states

Hybrid

22-12-2025

Company Name

EVONA

Job Title

Head of Cyber Security

Job Description

**Job Title** Head of Cyber Security **Role Summary** Senior executive charged with defining, executing, and governing the organization’s enterprise‑wide cybersecurity strategy. Responsible for protecting critical systems, customer data, and proprietary technologies while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational resilience in a highly regulated environment. **Expactations** - Deliver a 3‑year cybersecurity roadmap aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. - Demonstrate measurable improvement in risk posture and security maturity through governance frameworks and KPIs. - Maintain an active U.S. government Top Secret clearance or be qualified to obtain it. **Key Responsibilities** - Lead the development and execution of a multi‑year cybersecurity strategy. - Define governance, risk assessment, and maturity measurement processes. - Communicate security posture, risks, and incident status to executive leadership and stakeholders. - Own and enforce cybersecurity policies, processes, and enterprise risk management. - Ensure compliance with NIST 800‑171, CMMC, and additional required frameworks. - Oversee secure cloud, hybrid, edge, and IoT environments; implement zero‑trust architecture. - Lead 24/7 security operations, incident response, crisis management, and remediation. - Build, hire, mentor, and develop a high‑performing cybersecurity team. - Establish organization‑wide security awareness and training programs. - Partner with business units to enable secure collaboration with partners, suppliers, and external stakeholders. - Manage relationships with security vendors and service providers. **Required Skills** - Strategic leadership and vision for enterprise security. - Advanced risk management and governance expertise. - Incident response, crisis management, and root‑cause analysis. - Cloud security, DevSecOps, zero‑trust, and infrastructure protection. - Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP, vulnerability management, and threat detection tools. - Knowledge of OT/IT convergence and industrial control system security. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including board‑level presentations. - Team building, mentorship, and talent development. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. - 10–15 years of progressive information security experience; 5+ years in senior leadership or management. - Active CISSP or CISM (or equivalent) certification. - Ability to obtain a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance. - Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Cybersecurity, or Engineering) and experience in aerospace, defense, or similar regulated industries are preferred.

Orange county, United states

On site

Senior

07-01-2026

Company Name

EVONA

Job Title

Security & IT Director

Job Description

**Job title:** Security & IT Director **Role Summary:** Lead the global cybersecurity, information security, and enterprise IT operations for a high‑growth Earth‑observation data platform. Own strategy, compliance, and day‑to‑day security operations across cloud, DevOps, and product teams, ensuring secure design, scalable infrastructure, and continuous compliance with CMMC, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIST standards. **Expectations:** - Deliver a mature, compliant, cloud‑native security posture for a rapidly scaling SaaS platform. - Securely extend enterprise IT processes, device management, and support for internal and customer-facing systems. - Provide executive‑level reporting on risk, compliance status, and IT performance. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Own global security strategy, policy framework, and roadmap. 2. Lead attainment and recertification of CMMC Lv 2, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and NIST 800‑171/800‑53 compliance. 3. Build governance, standards, and procedures across engineering, DevOps, product, and legal. 4. Oversee cloud security – IAM, encryption, monitoring, logging, configuration hardening. 5. Direct security operations: vulnerability management, penetration testing, vendor risk, incident response. 6. Manage internal audits, risk assessments, POA&M, and support external/audit readiness. 7. Oversee enterprise IT – procurement, asset inventory, license management, access control, support processes. 8. Ensure endpoint security (MDM, patching, VPN, encryption) for all employee devices. 9. Partner with SDLC teams to embed secure development practices. 10. Report status and initiatives to C‑suite and board. **Required Skills:** - 7+ years in information security, cybersecurity, or IT security leadership. - Proven ability to build and operate security programs in cloud‑native startup/scale‑up settings. - Hands‑on experience with CMMC Lv 2, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, NIST 800‑171/800‑53. - Strong knowledge of AWS/GCP, IAM, zero‑trust architecture, logging, and network security. - Experience managing SaaS ecosystems, device management, and enterprise IT operations. - Excellent cross‑functional communication, risk‑based decision making, and analytical skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. - CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or comparable certification preferred. - Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance; current clearance is a plus.

Austin, United states

Hybrid

Senior

26-01-2026

Company Name

EVONA

Job Title

Information Systems Security Officer

Job Description

Job title: Information Systems Security Officer Role Summary: Lead the end‑to‑end Security Assurance and Risk Management Framework (RMF) for cloud‑native, classified space‑operations systems. Drive policy development, continuous monitoring, incident response, and compliance with CNSSI, NIST, and federal regulations to maintain IATT/ATO status. Expactations: - Maintain current, threat‑responsive security policies and standards. - Own RMF Steps 1‑6 to secure interim and operating authorizations. - Provide regular risk assessments and vulnerability remediation plans. - Lead incident response, containment, and post‑event analysis. - Serve as the primary security liaison for IT, stakeholders, and government agencies. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, enforce, and update security policies aligned with CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800‑53, NIST SP 800‑60. - Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments; implement mitigation strategies. - Build, submit, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) in eMASS for SECRET/UNCLASS systems. - Manage continuous monitoring and report compliance status to relevant authorities. - Oversee Incident Response Plan creation, execution, and review of SIEM alerts. - Deliver security awareness training for users of classified environments. - Review and assess third‑party and internal security controls during CI/CD pipeline operations. - Liaise with Facility Security Officer, ISSM, IT admins, and government security officials. - Maintain export control compliance for ITAR‑regulated programs. Required Skills: - U.S. citizenship; active SECRET clearance (TS/SCI preferred). - 5+ years experience securing government‑authorized systems. - Deep knowledge of RMF, CNSSI, NIST frameworks. - Proficiency in SIEM, IDS/IPS, STIG hardening, vulnerability management tools. - Experience with Kubernetes, cloud‑based classified environments, secure network architecture, CI/CD pipelines. - Strong written and oral communication; stakeholder management. - Analytical mindset; ability to juggle multiple priorities fast. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field. - IAT Level II certification required (e.g., CompTIA Security+). - IAT Level III certification preferred (CISSP, CISM).

Denver, United states

Hybrid

Mid level

29-01-2026