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Security Analyst (SOC)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site +1

$110K - $130K/yr

Support the SpaceX Security Operations Center (SOC) as our frontline responder by identifying ... BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering ...

Security Analyst (Blue Team)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site +1

$110K - $130K/yr

Support the SpaceX Security Operations Center (SOC) as our frontline responder by identifying ... BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering ...

Support the SpaceX Security Operations Center (SOC) as our frontline responder by identifying ... BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering ...

Security Analyst (SOC)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Support the SpaceX Security Operations Center (SOC) as our frontline responder by identifying ... BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering ...

Support the SpaceX Security Operations Center (SOC) as our frontline responder by identifying ... BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering ...

Support the SpaceX Security Operations Center (SOC) as our frontline responder by identifying ... BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering ...

Security Operator 2 (Part Time)

Memphis, TN · On-site

$17.50 - $21.50/hr

Coordinate with Security leadership and the SpaceX Protective Operations Center (SPOC) as necessary to: * Initiate timely and effective notifications and response measures for incidents or ...

Security Operator 3

Bastrop, TX

$18 - $22.25/hr

Coordinate with Security leadership and the SpaceX Protective Operations Center (SPOC) as necessary to: * Initiate timely and effective notifications and response measures for incidents or ...

Security Operator 3

Austin, TX

$17.75 - $22/hr

Coordinate with Security leadership and the SpaceX Protective Operations Center (SPOC) as necessary to: * Initiate timely and effective notifications and response measures for incidents or ...

Security Officer 3

Cape Canaveral, FL

$13.50 - $16/hr

Plan and execute security support for SpaceX operations * Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers * Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX security ...

Security Operator 3

Austin, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $22/hr

Coordinate with Security leadership and the SpaceX Protective Operations Center (SPOC) as necessary to: * Initiate timely and effective notifications and response measures for incidents or ...

Security Operator 3

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

Coordinate with Security leadership and the SpaceX Protective Operations Center (SPOC) as necessary to: * Initiate timely and effective notifications and response measures for incidents or ...

Security Officer 3

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

$13.50 - $16/hr

Plan and execute security support for SpaceX operations * Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers * Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX security ...

Plan and execute security support for SpaceX operations * Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers * Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX security ...

Security Officer 3

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

$13.50 - $16/hr

Plan and execute security support for SpaceX operations * Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers * Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX security ...

Plan and execute security support for SpaceX operations * Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers * Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX security ...

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Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
76% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Does SpaceX pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
77% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At SpaceX, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
82% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from SpaceX affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at SpaceX?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 68% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at SpaceX worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
97% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do SpaceX workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it for SpaceX workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
51% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at SpaceX?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
91% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do SpaceX managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
75% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do jobs at SpaceX spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
14% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at SpaceX?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
97% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is a SpaceX job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
81% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Is working at SpaceX good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
51% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at SpaceX feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
85% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at SpaceX get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at SpaceX?

Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at SpaceX enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
94% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at SpaceX recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
70% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at SpaceX?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at SpaceX?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 79% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think SpaceX’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
63% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how SpaceX is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
88% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Security Operations Engineer jobs?
Infographic showing various Security Operations Engineer job openings at Spacex in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Security Analyst (Detection and Incident Response)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Job Summary:
SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Security Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing and responding to threats directed at the organization, supporting the Security Operations Center, and enhancing detection capabilities to protect SpaceX's missions and assets.
Responsibilities:
• Support the SpaceX Security Operations Center (SOC) as our 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 tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Enhance endpoint and network visibility, along with detection and response playbooks, to protect SpaceX people, missions, and assets.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• This role requires you to be onsite in Hawthorne, CA; remote or hybrid work will not be considered.
• Travel may be required; occasionally visit other SpaceX locations.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Preferred:
• Understanding of classic and emerging threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures in both pre- and post-exploitation phases of attack lifecycles.
• Understanding of incident response processes.
• Experience using Elastic, Splunk and/or other SIEMs.
• Experience with scripting language(s) for the purposes of automating security operations and incident response processes.
• Experience with reverse engineering, C2 exploitation, and broader system/network forensics.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and cloud security.
• Security community contributions (blog posts, conference talks, CTFs, tool development, etc.).
• SANS/GIAC, OSCP or similar certifications.
Company:
SpaceX develops and operates rockets, satellite networks, and AI infrastructure including launch, connectivity, and cloud services. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Hawthorne, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US