Security Analyst (Blue Team)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options and equity potential

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Security Analyst (Blue Team) to join our Security Operations Center in Hawthorne, CA. You will be on the frontline defending SpaceX environments against threats, investigating incidents from detection through root cause, and collaborating with engineering to harden systems and improve defenses.

The role focuses on enhancing endpoint and network visibility, developing detection capabilities, and supporting incident response processes for mission-critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, IT, or other STEM discipline or 2+ years of information security experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience auditing Linux, Windows, or macOS environments.
• Experience with network and host-based collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the SpaceX SOC as frontline responder by triaging and remediating detections.
• Provide incident response support from detection through root cause.
• Assist in evidence collection and collaborate with engineering teams to improve security.
• Contribute towards detection capabilities targeting attacker TTPs.
• Enhance visibility and response playbooks to protect SpaceX assets.

Skills

Linux auditing

Windows auditing

Network monitoring

SIEM

Scripting

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or STEM

2+ years information security experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Elastic

Splunk

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SECURITY ANALYST (BLUE TEAM)

As a Security Analyst at SpaceX, you are on the frontline of our information security operations. You will be responsible for analyzing and responding to threats directed at our environment. As a highly visible and dynamic organization, we are a target of both nation states and actors focused on brand destruction. Information drives our business, and we must protect against unauthorized changes, improper destruction, loss, or theft of that information. It is paramount that we defend against loss of control or confidence in our systems to guarantee the highest probability of mission success.

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.

BASIC 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.
• Experience with operating system auditing for Linux, Windows, or macOS platforms.
• Experience with network and host-based collection tools.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of classic and emerging threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures in both pre- and post-exploitation phases of attack lifecycles.
• Understanding of incident response processes.
• Experience using Elastic, Splunk and/or other SIEMs.
• Experience with scripting language(s) for the purposes of automating security operations and 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 REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• This role requires you to be onsite in Hawthorne, CA; remote or hybrid work will not be considered.
• Travel may be required; occasionally visit other SpaceX locations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range:

Security Analyst/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

Security Analyst/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

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