Security Operations Center Analyst, Capella Space
$93.1-123.4k
+ Equity
Earth observation satellites & intelligence
Job no longer available
Earth observation satellites & intelligence
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$93.1-123.4k
+ Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To enable a richer understanding of our planet through the power of SAR technology.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a keen eye for detail, an analytical mindset, and a passion for cybersecurity
- Expertise in correlating audit log events from multiple sources throughout a complex IT and cloud enterprise
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a SOC Analyst role (or similar position)
- Understanding of cyber forensics concepts including malware, hunt, etc
- Proficient with Splunk Enterprise Security
- Strong experience on security industry trends, new threats and attack techniques, mitigation techniques, and emerging security technologies
- Experience as a Security/Network Administrator or equivalent knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Computer Information Systems (or relevant industry certifications)
- Experienced with CrowdStrike or other Endpoint Detection and Response technologies
- Experienced with vulnerability management tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of network protocols, firewall management, and intrusion detection systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here
What the job involves
- Capella Space is seeking a SOC Analyst who will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security events and incidents across our network infrastructure
- The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting our organization's digital assets and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information systems
- Monitor audit log activity for security events and anomalous behavior using SIEM tools
- Analyze and investigate security incidents to determine their cause and impact
- Respond to security incidents in a timely manner and participate in incident response activities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and document mitigation requirements
- Provide recommendations on security policies, procedures, and documentation
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement security measures
- Stay updated on the latest security threats, technologies, and trends
- Coordinate with employees across organization to resolve security events
- Perform regular audits of security controls and systems
- Participate in the development and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Our take
Earth observation, in the form of satellite imagery, is in high demand. With climate change, supply chain, and defense operations all requiring high-quality observation data, the race is on to provide the clearest, most timely images - and Capella Space is one private company leading the charge.
Capella Space commands a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation in low-earth orbit that clients can use to access real-time visibility of facts on the ground. As the first US company to do this, it's won a leading slate of customers that include the US National Reconnaissance Office, the US Air Force, Geospatial and RSI.
As the urgency of addressing global issues increases, the demand for Capella Space’s services is almost certain to rise. This puts the company in a great position, having already established itself as a key player in the market. In 2025, Capella Space was acquired by IonQ, which will be integrating Capella’s satellite infrastructure with its quantum technology to create a space-based QKD network.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jan 2023
$60m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Apr 2022
$97m
SERIES C
Total funding: $234m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Parental leave program
- Flexible Paid Time Off policy
- Commuter and parking benefits
- Mental health resources
- Monthly phone stipend
- 401K Plan
- Dog-friendly work environment & pet insurance options
Company HQ
Mission District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Frank Backes
(CEO)President at IonQ as well as President, Founder and Director at Space ISAC. Formerly Senior Business Consultant at Modern Technology Solutions and SVP of Kratos Space Federal at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions.
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