# Security Operations Analyst **Astranis** - **Location:** San Francisco - **Workplace:** On-site - **Salary:** $125K–$170K - **Clearance:** None required - **Eligibility:** US person or protected individual - **Export control:** ITAR/EAR controlled - **Visa:** Not specified - **Discipline:** Other - **Seniority:** Mid - **Posted:** 2024-04-23 [Apply on Astranis](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4362861006) [View on Outerspace Today](https://terminal.outerspacetoday.com /jobs/security-operations-analyst-astranis-4362861006) --- Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. **Security Operations Analyst** Astranis is looking for a Security Operations Analyst who isn’t afraid to dive headfirst into the digital abyss. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic about security and has a knack for dissecting malware, untangling the complex webs of phishing schemes, and leading the charge during incident response operations. With cyber threats evolving at breakneck speed, we need a sharp, resourceful individual who is always two steps ahead of the game, ready to protect our digital frontier and ensure the security and integrity of our data and systems. **Role** - Monitor and analyze security alerts and incidents in real-time using Google SecOps or similar SIEM tools. Investigate and respond to security events promptly and effectively - Collaborate with others to identify and mitigate security incidents. Provide support during security incidents and assist in post-incident analysis - Analyze and blow up malware to understand its behavior, origins, and impact, using this intelligence to fortify our defenses - Investigate phishing attempts, identifying attack vectors and advising on preventive measures - Create, integrate, and operate security tools - Assist in purple team exercises - Maintain and update security documentation, including procedures, runbooks, and policies related to security operations - Participate in the improvement of security monitoring and incident response processes - Learn and utilize various cybersecurity tools and technologies **Requirements** - 3+ years of experience in a security related role - Proven experience in cybersecurity, specifically in incident response, malware analysis, and phishing investigation - A firm grasp of security concepts and technologies - A strong understanding of security standards, hardening principals, and best practices - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Don’t meet all the requirements? Not a problem. Please apply anyway **Bonus** - Any relevant certifications such as CISSP or CEH - Experience blowing up malware and looking into phishes - Previous experience with Google SecOps (or Chronicle) **What we offer: ** All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.Base Salary$125,000—$170,000 USD**U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required** (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger. --- _Aggregated from the employer's public careers feed by Outerspace Today. 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