Cybersecurity Analyst Redondo Beach

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst in Redondo Beach to join our Information Technology team. You will monitor security events, investigate incidents, and help maintain security controls to protect our space missions and operations.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with knowledge of networking, SIEM/EDR, and risk-based security practices. This full-time role offers growth in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking, operating systems, and common security controls
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain a high standard of attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and systems for potential cybersecurity threats and assist with investigation and response
• Support vulnerability management, security assessments, endpoint security, and network security activities
• Assist with maintaining security policies, procedures, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Help identify, document, and remediate security vulnerabilities across enterprise systems and infrastructure
• Support user access management, security awareness, and other security operations.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and other teams to implement and maintain effective security controls
• Participate in incident response, risk assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Networking basics

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Discretion with sensitive information

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Vulnerability management tools

Identity and access management (IAM)

Security frameworks (NIST/CIS)

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Job description

Cybersecurity Analyst

Department: Information Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 / year

Description

As a Cybersecurity Analyst at Impulse, you will help protect the systems, networks, data, and infrastructure that support our space missions and business operations. This is an opportunity for an early-career cybersecurity professional to work alongside experienced security and IT teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You will support day-to-day security operations, monitor and investigate potential threats, help maintain security controls, and contribute to efforts that strengthen Impulse Space's overall cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and systems for potential cybersecurity threats and assist with investigation and response
• Support vulnerability management, security assessments, endpoint security, and network security activities
• Assist with maintaining security policies, procedures, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Help identify, document, and remediate security vulnerabilities across enterprise systems and infrastructure
• Support user access management, security awareness, and other security operations.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and other teams to implement and maintain effective security controls
• Participate in incident response, risk assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking, operating systems, and common security controls
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain a high standard of attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Internship, academic, lab, or hands-on experience in cybersecurity, IT, networking, or security operations
• Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, identity and access management, or other security tools
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST or CIS
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or equivalent
• Familiarity with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar tools
• Experience supporting compliance or security requirements in a regulated or government environment

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, 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.