Sr. Security Analyst

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the SpaceX Security Operations Center (SOC) as the 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 collaborate 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 relevant 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 languages for 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.
• Onsite work required 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 – $195,000 base salary, determined by knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
• Eligibility for long‑term incentives (company stock or cash awards), discretionary bonuses, and participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Three weeks of paid vacation plus 10 + paid holidays per year.
• Washington State paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
• Company shuttles for round‑trip travel from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office, Monday‑Friday.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, an asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.