{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"031e39605bd34e53e462603d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/031e39605bd34e53e462603d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/031e39605bd34e53e462603d","title":"Security Operations Engineer","description":"Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.\n\nAstranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.\nSecurity Operations Engineer\nAstranis is looking for a Security Operations Engineer who isn't afraid to dive headfirst into the digital abyss. Our ideal candidate is a seasoned defender with the technical depth to not only triage complex threats but to oversee the very systems that keep us secure. As a Tier 2/3 escalation point, you will be the backbone of our defense, untangling advanced malware, neutralizing sophisticated phishing schemes, and leading high-stakes incident response operations.\nIn an environment where threats evolve at breakneck speed, we need a resourceful engineer who can engineer resilience, mentor junior analysts, and protect our digital frontier with precision.\n\nRole\nAdvanced Incident Triage: Act as the Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex security events. Investigate and resolve high-severity incidents escalated from initial monitoring tiers.\nSystem Oversight: Oversee and optimize security infrastructure, ensuring that Google SecOps (Chronicle) and other SIEM/SOAR tools are tuned for maximum visibility and efficiency.\nIncident Leadership: Lead the charge during active incident response operations, coordinating across teams to contain threats and performing deep-dive post-incident forensics.\nMalware & Threat Analysis: Perform deep-tissue analysis of malware to understand behavior and origins, using that intelligence to build proactive technical controls.\nDetection Engineering: Create, integrate, and maintain custom security tools and automated playbooks to streamline the \"detect-to-remediate\" lifecycle.\nStrategic Defense: Investigate advanced phishing vectors and implement systemic preventive measures; assist in high-level purple team exercises to validate our posture.\nOperational Excellence: Maintain and mature security documentation, including technical procedures, complex runbooks, and internal security policies.\nRequirements\n3–5 years of experience in a dedicated security operations or engineering role.\nTier 2/3 Expertise: Proven track record of handling complex escalations and leading incident response efforts.\nTechnical Depth: Advanced experience in malware analysis, digital forensics, and neutralizing sophisticated phishing campaigns.\nSystems Mastery: Strong understanding of security standards, hardening principles, and the ability to oversee enterprise-grade security platforms.\nProblem Solving: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to think like an attacker to better defend the system.\nCommunication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable leadership briefings.\nEducation/Experience: While we value experience, a degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or a related field is a plus.\nBonus\nCertifications: Advanced certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, or OSCP.\nPlatform Experience: Hands-on experience managing and tuning Google SecOps (Chronicle).\nAutomation: Experience with SOAR platforms or scripting (Python, Go) to automate response workflows.\nU.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required\n(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))\nOur mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.","company":"Astranis","rawCompany":"astranis","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T12:39:24.579Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"13-1199.07","title":"Security Management Specialists","slug":"security-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"517410","title":"Satellite Telecommunications","slug":"satellite-telecommunications"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Security Operations Engineer","description":"Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.\n\nAstranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.\nSecurity Operations Engineer\nAstranis is looking for a Security Operations Engineer who isn't afraid to dive headfirst into the digital abyss. Our ideal candidate is a seasoned defender with the technical depth to not only triage complex threats but to oversee the very systems that keep us secure. As a Tier 2/3 escalation point, you will be the backbone of our defense, untangling advanced malware, neutralizing sophisticated phishing schemes, and leading high-stakes incident response operations.\nIn an environment where threats evolve at breakneck speed, we need a resourceful engineer who can engineer resilience, mentor junior analysts, and protect our digital frontier with precision.\n\nRole\nAdvanced Incident Triage: Act as the Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex security events. 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