Security Analyst (Detection and Incident Response)

About the Role

As a Security Analyst at SpaceX, you will be on the frontline of our information security operations, responsible for analyzing and responding to threats directed at our environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the SpaceX Security Operations Center (SOC) as our frontline responder by identifying, triaging, and remediating security detections and anomalies.
• Provide incident response support as a key stakeholder by investigating security incidents from initial detection through root cause.
• Assist in evidence collection and collaboration with SpaceX engineering teams to proactively improve and secure systems from future attacks.
• Contribute towards impactful detection capabilities for the environment targeting sophisticated attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Enhance endpoint and network visibility, along with detection and response playbooks, to protect SpaceX people, missions, and assets.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Linux, Windows, or macOS operating system auditing.
• Experience with network and host-based collection tools.
• Experience using Elastic, Splunk, and/or other SIEMs.
• Experience with scripting language(s) for automating security operations and incident response processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information technology, or other STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in information security in lieu of a degree.
• Understanding of classic and emerging threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Understanding of incident response processes.
• Experience with reverse engineering, C2 exploitation, and broader system/network forensics.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and cloud security.
• Security community contributions (blog posts, conference talks, CTFs, tool development, etc.).
• SANS/GIAC, OSCP, or similar certifications.

Additional Information

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• This role requires you to be onsite in Hawthorne, CA.
• Travel may be required; occasionally visit other SpaceX locations.

Compensation

• Security Analyst/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
• Security Analyst/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
• Eligibility for long-term incentives (company stock, long-term cash awards), discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation accrual.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.

ITAR Requirements

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. • 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. • 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.