Senior Information Security Analyst

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Senior Information Security Analyst, reporting to the Information Security Manager, to assist in the deployment and operation of the organization's Security Operations Center. The Sr. Information Security Analyst (SOC) shall be responsible for the company’s detection and response capabilities for both corporate and mission environments.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the security information and event management (SIEM) to monitor and respond to security alerts
• Lead and improve our incident response program
• Develop SOAR capabilities for the SOC
• Assess our information systems attack surface to identify and remediate gaps and weaknesses
• Monitor security systems, networks, and applications for suspicious activities.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams to ensure the security of the systems they use or build

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience 
• Experience monitoring and responding to events for Windows, MacOS, and Linux endpoints
• Experience tuning security alerts for high fidelity
• Proficient understanding of AWS as it relates to auditing and alerting
• Proficient in using automation scripts (i.e. Powershell, Bash, Python)
• Knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience mentoring and training junior SOC analysts on security best practices and incident handling procedures
• Understanding of cyber deception
• Experience conducting social engineering campaigns
• Experience supporting audits and assessments
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Range 

• Information Security Analyst II - $115,000- $150,000
• Senior Information Security Analyst III - $128,000- $185,000

 

Salary Range: California$115,000—$185,000 USDCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.