RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct comprehensive investigations and analysis in support of SpaceX intellectual property 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of professional experience in internal investigations, information security, or counterintelligence; OR 4+ years professional experience in information security, internal investigations, or counterintelligence in lieu of a degree
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
1+ year 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, investigation planning, evidence collection/handling, 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, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Can swiftly adapt to new technical environments and workflows
Ability to exercise discretion when conducting confidential investigations
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical efforts and operations
Must be willing to travel ad hoc
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
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range
- Level 1: $85,000 - $110,000
- Level 2: $100,000 - $135,000
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
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 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
