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Information Security Systems Engineer

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MaC Venture Capital

MaC Venture Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm investing in founders building transformative companies across sectors like space, fintech, fashion tech, robotics, and more.

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MaC Venture Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders building ambitious, culture-defining companies. Their portfolio spans diverse industries, including companies like Stoke Space (reusable rockets), Pipe (embedded financial solutions), Finesse (fashion trend data analytics), and Chef Robotics (AI-enhanced food manipulation hardware). The firm positions itself as a 'conviction investor,' emphasizing deep engagement with founders and teams beyond just capital, offering strategic partnership and support through company milestones. MaC serves early-stage startup founders across a range of technology and consumer sectors, with a stated focus on backing bold, culture-defining companies.

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About the Role

You will design, implement, document, and continuously improve the technical security controls that protect infrastructure, engineering environments, manufacturing systems, and sensitive aerospace data. In this hands-on security engineering role, you will take ownership of an evolving information security program, strengthening and maturing technical controls while driving risk management and framework alignment efforts. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable controls embedded within systems and maintain the documentation and evidence needed to support audits and compliance activities. You will work across IT, software engineering, manufacturing, and operations to implement scalable security guardrails that let teams move fast without compromising risk posture. You should be ready to stay focused, move quickly, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Requirements

  • Exceptional understanding of IT infrastructure, including applications, networks, servers, storage, and cloud technologies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, address, and mitigate security risks and issues
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in the Information Security field
  • Knowledge of relevant frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53/171, SOC 2, ISO 27001)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Professional security certifications such as CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or equivalent (or ability to demonstrate equivalent practical experience)
  • Experience operating in regulated environments subject to NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CUI handling, or similar control frameworks
  • Experience integrating security into software development lifecycles (SSDLC), including threat modeling, secure code review practices, CI/CD security controls, and vulnerability remediation workflows
  • Experience in regulated environments subject to strict data protection or government-driven security requirements
  • Prior experience working in a startup environment, demonstrating adaptability, resourcefulness, and a hands-on approach to security management

Responsibilities

  • Lead and facilitate the risk assessment process, including identifying, evaluating, and treating information security risks
  • Define, document, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with regulatory and industry compliance standards
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve security controls across cloud and on-premise systems, including identity, endpoint, network, and logging environments
  • Monitor and analyze security systems and alerts to identify suspicious activities and respond to potential threats
  • Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into business processes, IT systems, and engineering development
  • Maintain and improve documentation and evidence required to support audits and compliance activities
  • Assist with hands-on system administration tasks, particularly those related to security configurations
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals and objectives

Benefits

  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • 4 weeks' Paid Time Off
  • 10 days holidays including an end-of-year closure
  • Paid Family/Parental Leave
  • On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend
  • Dog friendly offices