Vulnerability Management Analyst

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.<br><br>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.</p></div><p><strong>Vulnerability Management Analyst</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Role</strong></p> <ul> <li>Handle all vulnerability scans across the enterprise, including identifying application and configuration vulnerabilities.</li> <li>Develop, manage, and track patching and remediation plans in collaboration with system owners.</li> <li>Perform and validate system patching and configuration fixes across Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.</li> <li>Assess the risk of and prioritize vulnerabilities based on their criticality, system exposure, and potential business impact.</li> <li>Operate and maintain the vulnerability management platform (Tenable) to ensure effective scanning and reporting.</li> <li>Analyze scan results, create detailed reports on the vulnerability landscape, and communicate findings to technical teams and leadership.</li> <li>Assist in developing and maturing the overall vulnerability management program and associated policies and procedures.</li> <li>Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to continuously improve our security posture.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>1+ years of experience in a security-related role, with a strong background in security principles.</li> <li>Proven experience in cybersecurity, specifically in vulnerability management, risk assessment, and patch management.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools, especially Tenable.</li> <li>Strong understanding of how to assess risk and determine the criticality of security vulnerabilities.</li> <li>Experience with patching and security configuration for Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.</li> <li>A strong understanding of security standards, system hardening principles, and industry best practices.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant experience with security vulnerability scanners</li> <li>Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech, or aerospace environment.</li> <li>Familiarity with container security or cloud security vulnerability management.</li> <li>Proficient in at least one scripting language, such as Python.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div><strong>What we offer:&nbsp;</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <p data-path-to-node="3">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.</p> </div> <div>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 &amp; certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.</div></div><div class="title">Base Salary</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$100,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$135,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div><strong>U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required</strong></div> <div>(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))</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>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.</div></div>