Analyst, IT Cyber Security Ops

Virgin Galactic•Tustin, CA

1d•$93,600 - $131,625•Onsite

About The Position

Virgin Galactic is seeking an Information Security Analyst with experience supporting enterprise security operations, monitoring, and incident response activities. This role will help protect on-prem and cloud environments by identifying threats, analyzing security events, supporting investigations, and assisting with the implementation and improvement of security controls. This is a hands-on analyst position for someone who enjoys learning new technologies, improving security processes, and collaborating across teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of balancing operational security responsibilities with continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred (Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field)
Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in place of a degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, security operations, or related IT roles
Foundational understanding of networking, operating systems, and enterprise IT infrastructure
Experience working with information security tools such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management platforms, email security tools, firewalls, and identity/access management solutions
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and best practices such as NIST, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust principles
Experience supporting incident response and security investigations
Basic understanding of cloud security concepts, particularly within Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess security alerts and determine appropriate actions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong writing skills for documentation, incident reports, and operational procedures
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
Familiarity with vulnerability management and remediation tracking processes
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas
Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behaviour

Nice To Haves

Experience with scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Python, or similar) is a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze security events, alerts, and logs across multiple security platforms to identify suspicious or malicious activity
Support incident response activities including investigation, containment, remediation, recovery, and documentation of security incidents
Assist with the administration, maintenance, and tuning of security tools including SIEM, EDR, email security, vulnerability management, and identity security platforms
Perform routine vulnerability assessments and work with internal teams to track and remediate identified risks
Investigate phishing emails, endpoint threats, account compromise attempts, and other cybersecurity events
Support security awareness and training initiatives by assisting with phishing campaigns and user education activities
Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure security controls and best practices are implemented effectively
Assist in maintaining and improving security documentation, procedures, standards, and operational runbooks
Participate in audit preparation, compliance activities, and evidence collection efforts as required
Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices
Escalate complex issues and security concerns appropriately to senior team members and leadership
Support third-party security providers and vendors as needed
Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, standards, diagrams, and runbooks
Perform other duties as assigned
Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks
Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete projects
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Team Lead, Manager, or Director