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Security Analyst (Detection and Incident Response)

SpaceX· Security Operations
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Hawthorne, CA$95k - $115kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Security Analyst responsible for analyzing and responding to threats, supporting the SOC, investigating incidents from detection to root cause, and improving detection and response capabilities to protect SpaceX environments and missions.

Responsibilities

  • Support the SpaceX Security Operations Center (SOC) as 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 TTPs.
  • Enhance endpoint and network visibility, along with detection and response playbooks, to protect SpaceX people, missions, and assets.

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.

Skills

Required:Security Operations Center (SOC) coordinationIncident responseEvidence collectionDetection and response tooling

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation and holidays (3 weeks vacation, 10+ holidays)
  • Employee stock/long-term incentives and potential bonuses
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Discounts and other perks
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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