Investigations Analyst
SpaceXHawthorne, CA$85k – $100kPosted 24 April 2026
Tech Stack
Job Description
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.
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 IT; OR 4+ years professional experience in internal investigations, information security, counterintelligence, or IT in lieu of a degree
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1+ year using a SIEM (Splunk, Panther, Exabeam, etc.) and/or conducting digital forensic investigations in 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
Familiarity with continuous assessment and detection tuning concepts for insider risk.
Investigation 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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