Sr. Security Analyst

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision, and 7

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks vacation + 10+ holidays

SpaceX shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to defend critical systems and our brand. You will join the SOC, analyze incidents from detection to root cause, and partner with engineering to improve security posture across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.

The role requires 5+ years in information security or 7+ years with no degree, and hands-on experience with OS internals, SIEMs, and scripting for automation. Onsite in Redmond, with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of information security, networking and/or systems engineering with a STEM degree; or 7+ years without a degree.
• Experience with operating system internals and auditing for Linux, Windows, or macOS.
• Experience with network and host-based collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the SpaceX Security Operations Center as frontline responder by triaging and remediating detections and anomalies.
• Investigate security incidents from initial detection through root cause.
• Collaborate with SpaceX engineering teams to proactively improve and secure systems.
• Develop impactful detection capabilities for attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Enhance endpoint and network visibility and playbooks to protect SpaceX people, missions, and assets.

Skills

Information security

Incident response

OS internals

SIEMs

Scripting

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or STEM

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.

SR. SECURITY ANALYST

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. As a highly visible and dynamic organization, we must also value and guard against damage to our reputation and brand. Finally, it is paramount that we defend against loss of control or confidence in our systems to guarantee the highest probability of mission success. As a SpaceX Security Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing and responding to threats directed at our environment.

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

• 5+ years of information security, networking and/or systems engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information technology, or other STEM discipline; OR 7+ years of information security, networking and/or systems engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with operating system internals and auditing for Linux, Windows, or macOS platforms.
• Experience with network and host-based collection tools.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Deep understanding of classic and emerging threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures in both pre- and post-exploitation phases of attack lifecycles.
• Deep 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.
• Security community contributions (blog posts, conference talks, CTFs, tool development, etc.).
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and cloud security.
• 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 Redmond, WA; remote or hybrid work will not be considered.
• Travel may be required; occasionally visit other SpaceX locations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range: Level 3: $130,000.00 - $195,000.00

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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

• 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 .

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