Sr. Security Analyst (Threat Detection)
Redmond, WA · USD 130,000-195,000 · 5+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 16, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Salary
- USD 130,000-195,000 · Base salary
About the role
- The Sr. Security Analyst (Threat Detection) is responsible for analyzing and responding to threats directed at the SpaceX environment.
- This role focuses on protecting information, systems, and the company brand against nation-state actors and other security threats to ensure mission success.
Responsibilities
- Support the SpaceX Security Operations Center (SOC) as a frontline responder by identifying, triaging, and remediating security detections and anomalies.
- Provide incident response support by investigating security incidents from initial detection through root cause.
- Assist in evidence collection and collaborate with engineering teams to proactively improve and secure systems.
- Contribute towards impactful detection capabilities targeting sophisticated attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Enhance endpoint and network visibility to protect people, missions, and assets.
- Develop and improve detection and response playbooks.
Requirements
- 5+ years of information security, networking, and/or systems engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, or 7+ years of 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.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to comply with ITAR regulations.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Must be onsite in Redmond, WA.
Preferred qualifications
- Deep understanding of classic and emerging threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Deep understanding of incident response processes.
- Experience using Elastic, Splunk, and/or other SIEMs.
- Experience with scripting languages for automating security operations.
- Experience with reverse engineering, C2 exploitation, and system/network forensics.
- Security community contributions such as blog posts, conference talks, CTFs, or tool development.
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and cloud security.
- SANS/GIAC, OSCP, or similar certifications.
Benefits
- Company stock or long-term cash awards
- Discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Workplace
- Onsite in Redmond, WA; remote or hybrid work will not be considered.
- Travel may be required to visit other SpaceX locations.
- Company shuttles offered from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office.
Skills
- Linux
- Windows
- macOS
- Elastic
- Splunk
- Scripting
- Reverse Engineering
- Network Forensics
- Cloud Security
