Title: Analyst, IT Cyber Security Ops

Job Description:

Your Mission at Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic is seeking an Information Security Analyst with experience supporting enterprise security operations, monitoring, and incident response activities. This role will help protect on-prem and cloud environments by identifying threats, analyzing security events, supporting investigations, and assisting with the implementation and improvement of security controls.

This is a hands-on analyst position for someone who enjoys learning new technologies, improving security processes, and collaborating across teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of balancing operational security responsibilities with continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze security events, alerts, and logs across multiple security platforms to identify suspicious or malicious activity
Support incident response activities including investigation, containment, remediation, recovery, and documentation of security incidents
Assist with the administration, maintenance, and tuning of security tools including SIEM, EDR, email security, vulnerability management, and identity security platforms
Perform routine vulnerability assessments and work with internal teams to track and remediate identified risks
Investigate phishing emails, endpoint threats, account compromise attempts, and other cybersecurity events
Support security awareness and training initiatives by assisting with phishing campaigns and user education activities
Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure security controls and best practices are implemented effectively
Assist in maintaining and improving security documentation, procedures, standards, and operational runbooks
Participate in audit preparation, compliance activities, and evidence collection efforts as required
Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices
Escalate complex issues and security concerns appropriately to senior team members and leadership
Support third-party security providers and vendors as needed
Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, standards, diagrams, and runbooks
Perform other duties as assigned
Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks
Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete projects
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Team Lead, Manager, or Director

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred (Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field)
Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in place of a degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, security operations, or related IT roles
Foundational understanding of networking, operating systems, and enterprise IT infrastructure
Experience working with information security tools such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management platforms, email security tools, firewalls, and identity/access management solutions
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and best practices such as NIST, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust principles
Experience supporting incident response and security investigations
Basic understanding of cloud security concepts, particularly within Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess security alerts and determine appropriate actions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong writing skills for documentation, incident reports, and operational procedures
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
Experience with scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Python, or similar) is a plus
Familiarity with vulnerability management and remediation tracking processes
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas
Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behaviour

*The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical and/or Additional Requirements

Must be able to work flexible hours outside of normal business hours
Be part of on call rotation
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods
Must be a “U.S. person” as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)
Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
Ability to routinely lift 20-30 lbs. and occasionally lift and move 40 lbs (unassisted)

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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $93,600.00–$131,625.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles.

Export Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here.

EEO Statement
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Drug Free Workplace
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.

Phoenix Employment Requirements
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.

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