Security Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

• Act as the Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex security events and high-severity incidents.
• Oversee and optimize security infrastructure, including SIEM/SOAR tools like Google SecOps (Chronicle).
• Lead incident response operations, coordinating across teams to contain threats and performing deep-dive forensics.
• Perform deep-tissue malware analysis to understand behavior and build proactive technical controls.
• Engineer detection capabilities by creating custom security tools and automated playbooks.
• Investigate advanced phishing vectors and assist in purple team exercises to validate security posture.
• Maintain and mature security documentation, including technical procedures and complex runbooks.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a dedicated security operations or engineering role.
• Proven expertise in handling Tier 2/3 escalations and leading incident response efforts.
• Advanced technical depth in malware analysis, digital forensics, and neutralizing phishing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of security standards, hardening principles, and enterprise-grade security platforms.
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to translate technical findings into leadership briefings.
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced security certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, or OSCP.
• Hands-on experience managing and tuning Google SecOps (Chronicle).
• Experience with SOAR platforms or scripting in Python or Go to automate response workflows.
• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $150,000 - $205,000 USD.
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options.
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement planning and flexible PTO.
• Free on-site catered meals.

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe, including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, we design, build, and operate our satellites from our 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters.