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.

• →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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.