Insider Threat Analyst

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

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About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an Insider Threat Analyst to help protect its personnel, brand, global assets, intellectual property, and operations. The role involves researching, analyzing, producing, and disseminating security-relevant information; triaging anomalous event data; and analyzing insider threat program datasets. The analyst will use knowledge of collection methods and platforms to explore data sources, build queries, and combine information from disparate sources to investigate and respond to threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of professional experience in internal investigations, information security, or counterintelligence; alternatively, at least 4 years of professional experience in one of these fields in lieu of a degree.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical efforts and operations.
• Must be willing to travel on an ad hoc basis.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Applicants must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience using a SIEM and/or conducting digital forensic investigations in a government or corporate environment.
• Working-level understanding of insider threat program missions, internal stakeholders, and manifestations of insider threats.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Purview for eDiscovery.
• Experience performing business process automation or constructing data pipelines.
• Familiarity with risk-based alerting, detection, and tuning concepts for insider risk.
• Experience conducting preliminary assessments, determining scope, planning investigations, collecting and handling evidence, interviewing, and reporting findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct interviews on short notice according to established internal guidelines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technical environments and workflows.
• Ability to exercise discretion when conducting confidential investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and analysis in support of SpaceX intellectual property and security.
• Uphold investigation and analytic standards, including confidentiality, objectivity, lawfulness, timeliness, and use of available information sources.
• Collect and analyze program data to evaluate insider threat risks to SpaceX infrastructure, programs, and operations.
• Triage anomalous event data associated with possible data exfiltration, data destruction, and other indicators of concern.
• Conduct internal investigations with Information Security, HR, Legal, Government Security, Physical Security, and external partners, using internal and external information.
• Use network monitoring, data analytics, and other tools such as DLP, SIEM, and UEBA to identify anomalous activity, initiate investigations, and determine trends.
• Extract and organize insider threat program data to produce metrics, reports, and case studies aligned with mission requirements and timelines.
• Communicate findings accurately and promptly to team members, management, and relevant stakeholders.
• Support employee training and briefings for internal and external audiences.
• Liaise with external industry and government partners to benchmark the insider threat program, share threat intelligence, and support investigations.
• Identify and help implement program improvements.
• Manage and safeguard sensitive information, including case files, employee personally identifiable information, and intelligence reports.

Benefits

• Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, and potential discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.
• Active-clearance differential of 10%, up to an additional $20,000 annually, after being officially briefed into a classified program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level