3h ago

Senior Detection and Response Engineer

Torrance, CA

$160k-$220k / year

full-timesenioraerospace

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll build and operate our security operations center, hunting threats across distributed satellite infrastructure. You'll lead incident response for systems that can't go down, defending space communications and national security missions. This role combines deep technical security expertise with the challenge of protecting a global ground network.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Lead incident response and forensics for ground stations and cloud infrastructure.
  • Build and tune detection rules for SIEM platforms targeting satellite communications.
  • Operate 24/7 security monitoring across AWS, Linux, and satellite networks.
  • Hunt threats and develop methodologies for space infrastructure attacks.

📋 Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on SOC operations, incident response, or threat hunting experience.
  • Experience with SIEM platforms like Splunk, Sentinel, or Chronicle including custom rule development.
  • Digital forensics and malware analysis skills with Volatility, YARA, and hex editors.
  • Proficiency in Python or PowerShell for security automation and threat hunting.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with cloud security monitoring in AWS or Azure.
  • Background in aerospace, defense, or critical infrastructure security operations.
  • Knowledge of RF communications, satellite systems, or space-based asset security.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 💰 Competitive compensation with $160K–$220K salary range.
  • 🏥 Comprehensive health benefits.
  • 🚀 Mission-critical work in space infrastructure.
  • 📈 Professional development opportunities.

🚩 Heads Up

  • Requires TS/SCI clearance ability without stating current clearance.
  • ITAR restriction limits applicants to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
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