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Northwood · 18 hours ago

Senior Detection and Response Engineer

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company focused on connecting space and Earth. They are seeking a Senior Detection and Response Engineer to build and operate their security operations center, hunt threats across distributed satellite infrastructure, and lead incident response for critical systems.

AerospaceHardwareSatellite Communication

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead incident response and forensics - Own security incidents from detection through resolution across globally distributed ground stations and cloud infrastructure. Conduct digital forensics, malware analysis, and coordinate response efforts for incidents impacting national security missions

Build and tune detection rules - Develop custom detection logic for SIEM platforms that can identify threats specific to satellite communications and ground station operations. Create behavioral analytics and threat hunting queries for distributed infrastructure

Operate 24/7 security monitoring - Monitor security events across AWS multi-cloud environments, Linux-based ground station systems, and satellite communication networks. Triage alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and escalate critical threats

Hunt threats across space infrastructure - Proactively search for advanced persistent threats targeting satellite ground stations, RF communications, and space-based assets. Develop threat hunting methodologies for unique attack vectors in space communications

Create incident response playbooks - Build runbooks for security incidents specific to satellite ground stations and space communications. Develop escalation procedures and communication protocols for government customers and mission-critical operations

Analyze threat intelligence - Research adversary tactics targeting aerospace and defense infrastructure. Integrate threat feeds into detection systems and brief stakeholders on emerging threats to space communications

Build security automation - Develop Python/PowerShell scripts for automated incident response, threat hunting workflows, and security orchestration across distributed ground station networks

Qualification

SOC operations experienceSIEM platforms expertiseDigital forensics skillsPython/PowerShell proficiencyEndpoint security experienceLinux forensics skillsThreat intelligence knowledgeCloud security monitoringAerospace/defense backgroundThreat hunting experienceRF communications knowledgeIncident response certificationsSOAR workflows experienceGovernment reporting familiarity

Required

5+ years of hands-on SOC operations, incident response, or threat hunting experience

Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Chronicle) including custom rule development and advanced search techniques

Digital forensics and malware analysis skills with tools like Volatility, YARA, and hex editors

Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or similar languages for security automation and threat hunting

Experience with endpoint security platforms (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and network security monitoring

Strong Linux forensics and log analysis skills across distributed systems

Knowledge of threat intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model) and IOC analysis

Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance

Preferred

Experience with cloud security monitoring in AWS, Azure, or multi-cloud environments

Background in aerospace, defense, or critical infrastructure security operations

Experience with threat hunting in air-gapped or highly regulated environments

Knowledge of RF communications, satellite systems, or space-based asset security

Certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, or similar incident response credentials

Experience building security orchestration and automated response (SOAR) workflows

Familiarity with government incident reporting requirements and procedures

Company

Northwood

Northwood was founded by Bridgit Mendler, Griffin Cleverly, and Shaurya Luthra with the mission to expand access to space by transforming satellite backhaul infrastructure.

Founded in 2023

Torrance, California, USA

11-50 employees