Vulnerability Management Analyst

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Vulnerability Management Analyst

Astranis is looking for a Vulnerability Management Analyst who is ready to proactively identify and neutralize threats before they materialize. Our ideal candidate is passionate about security and has a talent for discovering vulnerabilities, assessing risk, and orchestrating remediation across a diverse technological landscape. With the threat landscape constantly shifting, we need a sharp, detail-oriented individual who can stay ahead of potential exploits, safeguard our systems, and ensure the resilience and integrity of our digital infrastructure.

Role

• Handle all vulnerability scans across the enterprise, including identifying application and configuration vulnerabilities.
• Develop, manage, and track patching and remediation plans in collaboration with system owners.
• Perform and validate system patching and configuration fixes across Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
• Assess the risk of and prioritize vulnerabilities based on their criticality, system exposure, and potential business impact.
• Operate and maintain the vulnerability management platform (Tenable) to ensure effective scanning and reporting.
• Analyze scan results, create detailed reports on the vulnerability landscape, and communicate findings to technical teams and leadership.
• Assist in developing and maturing the overall vulnerability management program and associated policies and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to continuously improve our security posture.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in a security-related role, with a strong background in security principles.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity, specifically in vulnerability management, risk assessment, and patch management.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools, especially Tenable.
• Strong understanding of how to assess risk and determine the criticality of security vulnerabilities.
• Experience with patching and security configuration for Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
• A strong understanding of security standards, system hardening principles, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Bonus

• Relevant experience with security vulnerability scanners
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech, or aerospace environment.
• Familiarity with container security or cloud security vulnerability management.
• Proficient in at least one scripting language, such as Python.

What we offer: 

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$100,000—$135,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.