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Cybersecurity Operations Analyst
Houston, TX
About Intuitive Machines:
Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers, and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.
About the Position:
Intuitive Machines is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to support day-to-day security operations, incident response, and security tool administration across the organization. This role contributes to maintaining and improving the company’s cybersecurity posture within a highly regulated aerospace environment.
The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in security operations and endpoint protection, with the ability to investigate security events, support remediation efforts, and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
Responsibilities:
Incident Management & Security Operations
- Monitor and analyze security alerts, investigate potential threats, and escalate issues as appropriate
- Perform troubleshooting, log analysis, and endpoint forensics using tools such as CrowdStrike Falcon, Wiz, and Tenable
- Support incident response activities, including documentation, communication, and coordination during security events
Endpoint Security & Tool Administration
- Deploy, configure, and maintain endpoint security solutions, including EDR platforms
- Monitor endpoint compliance and investigate agent health or coverage issues
- Utilize security tools to support investigations and response efforts
Firewall Audit and Monitoring
- Review firewall logs to identify anomalies or potential security concerns
- Support firewall rule updates, including documentation and security review
- Conduct periodic firewall policy reviews to ensure alignment with least-privilege principles
- Collaborate with network engineering on firewall-related issues and updates
- Maintain documentation of firewall rules, changes, and baselines
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
- Participate in post-incident reviews and document lessons learned to improve processes
- Assist in maintaining and refining operational procedures and runbooks
- Contribute to compliance reporting and documentation aligned with NIST 800-171/CMMC
- Identify opportunities to improve security processes and coverage
- Participate in tabletop exercises and security drills
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Work with IT and engineering teams to support remediation of vulnerabilities and security findings
- Contribute to risk management efforts by documenting and communicating security issues
- Stay current on cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or related roles
- Experience with endpoint protection platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender, or similar)
- Understanding of cloud security concepts (e.g., AWS security services, Wiz, or similar tools)
- Familiarity with SIEM tools, log analysis, and security event monitoring
- Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, CMMC, or similar cybersecurity frameworks
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security , CySA , or equivalent), or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe
Preferred Requirements:
- Relevant certifications such as CySA , GCIH, or CEH
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated environments
- Exposure to scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python)
- Familiarity with threat hunting or digital forensics concepts
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
US EEO Statement:
Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.