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Staff Security Engineer

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Archer

Archer

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft

Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Energy
Social Impact
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$198k - $212kAnnually

Expert

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Management
AWS
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum of 10+ years in Information Security or related field.
  • In depth experience covering a wide range of security disciplines such as, endpoint, cloud, networking, identity and access management, devops, incident response, threat intelligence, and more.
  • Extensive experience with data loss prevention and insider risk management programs.
  • Experience with securing hybrid on-premise and public cloud infrastructure (specifically AWS)
  • Strong understanding of NIST, ISO, and CIS controls compliance and certification requirements.
  • Previous experience with deploying and managing PAM, DLP, SIEM and other common security tools.
  • Experience with zero trust concepts and design.
  • Experience with integrating security into the full software development life cycle.
  • Ability to effectively lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment to achieve results.
  • Extensive experience securing Linux, Windows, and Mac OS.
  • Programming, automation, or development experience.
  • You must be technically proficient and hands-on.
Responsibilities
  • Recommend, evaluate and implement the latest security tools, technologies, and processes to advance Archer’s security posture.
  • Partner closely with different stakeholders to drive security programs and enforce compliance requirements.
  • Design and implement a data loss prevention program covering endpoints, data, network, cloud, applications and systems. Responsible for the management, advanced configuration, monitoring, and fine-tuning of DLP solution; Design and create new detection techniques and improve existing ones.
  • Design a full life-cycle data management solutions encompassing data classification, access control, encryption, and data masking.
  • Implement and conduct risk management to reduce supply chain and enterprise risks.
  • Perform vulnerability assessment; Lead efforts to prioritize and drive down vulnerabilities.
  • Lead security investigations and incident response, build automation playbooks, develop queries and analytics, and improve threat detection capabilities.
  • Support the security design and implementation of best practices for industry certification.
  • Prepare deliverables, metric reports, and documentations.
  • Stay up-to-date on current cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, trends, and best practices to proactively improve the cybersecurity risk and controls program.
  • Implement and apply technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access.

Archer is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air mobility networks, with a focus on innovating in powertrain technologies to enable the commercialization of eVTOL aircraft. The company is building a proprietary electric powertrain system that is significantly more power dense and higher efficiency than what is in the market today, while maintaining a long service life.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

57%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Archer's collaboration with Southwest Airlines and other major partners could lead to widespread adoption of eVTOL technology, revolutionizing urban air mobility.
  • The completion of high-volume manufacturing facilities positions Archer to scale production rapidly, meeting growing demand for eVTOL aircraft.
  • Strong financial investments and strategic agreements, such as those with Abu Dhabi, provide a solid foundation for accelerated growth and market expansion.

What critics are saying

  • The nascent eVTOL market faces regulatory hurdles that could delay commercial operations and impact revenue.
  • High dependency on successful integration and performance of new technologies, such as high-volume battery pack manufacturing, poses operational risks.

What makes Archer unique

  • Archer Aviation focuses on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, setting it apart from traditional aviation companies.
  • Strategic partnerships with major airlines like Southwest and mobility platforms like KakaoMobility enhance Archer's market reach and operational capabilities.
  • Significant investments from industry giants like Stellantis and agreements with Abu Dhabi underscore strong financial backing and confidence in Archer's technology.