SpaceX · 3 months ago
Security Engineer (Security Operations)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, aiming to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Security Engineer to join their security operations team, responsible for building capabilities to detect and respond to sophisticated adversaries targeting their technology. The role involves developing tooling and automation workflows to enhance security detection mechanisms and improve incident response.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and improve existing security detection mechanisms and automation frameworks that directly drive what the Security Operations Center
Engage with relevant owners of high-risk systems and services to identify and prioritize detection gaps
Investigate anomalous or suspicious behavior in the environment as it is identified in the detection engineering process
Participate in adversary emulation activities to identify detection gaps in the environment
Qualification
Required
2+ years of professional experience in incident response, security operations, or security engineering role in lieu of a degree; OR a bachelor's degree in security engineering, computer science, cyber security, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline
Experience with any modern programming language (including but not limited to Python, Go, C++, Rust)
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Preferred
Experience performing Incident Response related tasks or being a part of a role directly contributing to a CSIRT team
Experience building Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) pipelines from diverse systems to optimize logging formats for threat detection
Demonstrated ability to support and manage services in a Kubernetes (k8s) environment, ensuring high availability and reliability through monitoring, alerting, and infrastructure automation
Knowledge of traditional Security Operations environments and response procedures, including modern security information and event management (SIEM) systems
Knowledge of common attack trends or techniques, and the evidence sources needed to investigate
Familiarity with enterprise security controls and best practices for Windows, Linux, and/or macOS systems
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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