Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Apex is looking for a SOC Analyst to monitor, investigate, and respond to security activity across endpoints, identity, cloud services, networks, and mission-support environments. You will spend most of your time working directly with alerts, logs, vulnerabilities, and investigations to determine what happened and what needs to happen next.

Responsibilities

- Monitor and triage security alerts from CrowdStrike, Elastic SIEM, Microsoft Identity, AWS, and Palo Alto.

- Investigate suspicious logins, phishing emails, privilege changes, and unusual network events.

- Escalate incidents based on affected systems, severity, and CUI impact.

- Work with IT, Cybersecurity, and Network teams on security findings involving our systems and infrastructure.

- Document incidents, required resolutions, and potentially affected assets.

- Maintain recurring logging reviews and incident response documentation with the IT team; collect evidence to support vulnerability management and compliance reporting.

Requirements

- Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire

- US Citizenship required

- 2 or more years of experience in a SOC, incident response, threat detection, endpoint security, vulnerability management, or another hands-on cybersecurity operations role

- Experience investigating events using EDR, SIEM, identity, cloud, or network telemetry

- Working knowledge of Windows and Linux, authentication, endpoint behavior, networking fundamentals, common attacker techniques, and cloud logging

- Ability to write useful search queries and filters in a SIEM or log-analysis platform and document investigations so another analyst can continue the work

- Understanding of incident triage, scoping, containment, evidence preservation, escalation, vulnerability prioritization, and post-incident remediation

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon, Palo Alto, Tenable, Elastic Security, Microsoft GCC High, Entra ID, AWS security telemetry, or similar tools

- Experience with detection engineering, threat hunting, MITRE ATT&CK, or scripting in Python, PowerShell, or Bash

- Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, or a comparable security operations certification

-Experience supporting aerospace, defense, national security, ATO, RMF, or other regulated technical environments

WHY JOIN APEX?

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

WHAT WE OFFER FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:

- Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost

- Comprehensive PTO package: Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

- Competitive 401(k) plan: Generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%

- 8 weeks paid parental leave: Plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks: To keep you fueled throughout the day

- Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family

- Your dream desk setup: All the tools you need to be your most productive self

- World-class Playa Vista office: With the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

- Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Compensation ranges are set by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. A candidate's specific level and base pay are determined case by case and may vary with job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity. Beyond base salary, full-time hires are also eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

Apex's work is governed by U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To be eligible for this role, applicants must either (1) qualify as a U.S. Person, meaning a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an individual granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or (2) be able to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or another applicable U.S. government agency. You can learn more about ITAR here https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, 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.