Information Security Analyst
Vast AI · Long Beach, California, United States
About this role
**Vast — Information Security Analyst** Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and capital-efficient approach. The company is building and operating Haven Station and expanding offerings across satellite and lunar systems. Vast is seeking an **Information Security Analyst** to join the Information Security team and report to the **Information Security Manager**. You will own day-to-day triage, investigation, and response for security alerts across the organization, helping build security monitoring and detection capabilities across corporate and mission environments. **Location & Employment** - **Full-time, exempt** - **Long Beach** --- ## Responsibilities - Monitor and triage alerts from security tooling across corporate and mission environments - Investigate suspicious activity, determine scope and impact, and contain or escalate incidents according to the incident response process - Document incidents and contribute to post-incident reviews and updates to response procedures - Tune detection rules and reduce false positives across monitoring tools - Develop playbooks and automate repetitive triage steps to speed up response - Perform vulnerability and exposure checks, and coordinate remediation with system owners - Partner with engineering, IT, and mission teams on security implementations and alert follow-ups ## Minimum Qualifications - **1+ years** of hands-on experience in security monitoring, incident response, or a related role - Equivalent internship, lab, or academic project experience considered - Experience monitoring and responding to security events on **Windows, macOS, and Linux** endpoints - Familiarity tuning security alerts to improve fidelity and reduce false positives - Solid working knowledge of cloud and on-prem auditing and alerting - Proficiency in scripting/automation with **PowerShell, Bash, or Python** - Knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (**IDS/IPS**) ## Preferred Skills & Experience - Interest in mentorship and willingness to learn incident handling procedures and security best practices - Familiarity with adversary tactics and approaches to detecting attacker activity - Exposure to social engineering awareness or testing efforts - Exposure to supporting security audits or assessments - Comfort working in a fast-paced environment ## Additional Requirements - Ability to travel up to **10%** of the time - Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones - Ability to lift up to **25 lbs** unassisted - Specific certifications, as appropriate --- ## Pay Range - **$90,000 — $158,000 USD** (California) We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate’s experience and demonstrated capability. Full-time employees also receive company equity and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k), and additional perks. **Equal Opportunity** Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications.
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