Investigations Analyst

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

5d•$80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. INVESTIGATIONS ANALYST SpaceX is seeking a dynamic and driven individual with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Our goal is to protect some of the world’s most advanced technologies including: rockets, Dragon capsules for human transport, inter-planetary transport vehicles, the world's largest satellite communications network, etc. As an industry leader, we are a target of adversaries, both foreign and domestic, focused on slowing us down and accessing our proprietary technology. The work we do will literally safeguard mankind becoming an interplanetary species. You will be responsible for the research, analysis, production, and dissemination of information relevant to protecting the safety and security of personnel, brand, global assets, intellectual property, and operations at SpaceX. This role will triage anomalous event data and analyze insider threat program datasets to respond to threats posed to SpaceX. You will use comprehensive understanding of various collection methods and platforms to explore new data sources, build effective queries, and combine information from disparate sources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of professional experience in investigations, security, or IT; OR 4+ years professional experience in investigations, security, or IT 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 ad hoc, although only minimal travel is expected at this time
Active TS/SCI clearance, or ability to obtain one. With an active clearance, candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening including background check and drug/alcohol test as well as random drug and alcohol testing during employment
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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of insider threat program missions, internal stakeholders, and manifestations of insider threats
Basic familiarity with continuous risk assessment and risk-scoring concepts
Investigation experience conducting preliminary assessments, determining scope, investigation planning, evidence collection/handling, and reporting findings to internal and external stakeholders
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports
Ability to conduct interviews on short notice
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Purview
Experience using a SIEM, and/or conducting digital forensic investigations
Can swiftly adapt to new technical environments and workflows on the fly
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while conducting highly sensitive tasks

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive investigations and analysis in support of SpaceX IP and security
Uphold investigation and analytic tradecraft standards including confidentiality, objectivity, lawfulness, timeliness, and use of all available sources of information
Collect and analyze available program data to evaluate insider threat risk to SpaceX infrastructure, programs, and operations
Triage anomalous event data associated with indicators of data exfiltration, data destruction and other key indicators of concern
Conduct internal investigations working with Information Security, HR, Legal, Government Security, Physical Security, and external partners based on information derived from internal and external sources
Utilize network monitoring, data analytic, and other tools (DLP/SIEM/UEBA) to identify anomalous activity, initiate investigations and decipher underlying trends
Extract and organize insider threat program data to build metrics, reports and case studies addressing mission requirements and timelines
Communicate findings in a timely and accurate manner 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 insider threat program, share threat intelligence, and further investigations
Continuously identify and help implement program improvement methods
Manage and safeguard sensitive information, including case files, employee PII, and intelligence reports

Benefits

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

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