Join SpaceX as a Network Security Engineer to implement and operate security for corporate and enterprise networks.
Posted by employer 13 hours ago
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Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago
What you'll build
- Develop and implement network security tools
- Produce threat models and assess risk
- Configure and maintain firewalls
- Document and formalize security processes
- Maintain network security systems
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 3+ years of network security experience
- 1+ years of experience securing networks
- 1+ years of experience hardening Windows, MacOS, and/or Linux
Nice to have
- Firewalls (Palo Alto and Juniper)
- Network IDS/IPS solutions
- Network monitoring solutions (NDR)
- IPsec and TLS-based VPNs
- Web application firewalls
- Python programming and automation
Practical constraints
- This role requires you to be onsite
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Requirements
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Network Security Engineer at SpaceX is responsible for implementing and managing security measures for corporate and enterprise networks, including operating firewalls and assessing risks in existing configurations. Key skills include experience with firewalls, network monitoring, and familiarity with various operating systems and security protocols. This role is suited for candidates with a strong background in network security, ideally with several years of hands-on experience. The position requires on-site work and a commitment to maintaining high security standards in a fast-paced environment.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Network Security Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Memphis, TN, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- 3–5 years of relevant experience for this Network Security Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Memphis, TN, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: IDS/IPS, Linux, Python, VPNs, Windows, firewalls.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Network Security Engineer role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
SpaceX is looking for a Network Security Engineer to implement and operate security for SpaceX corporate and enterprise networks. This is a hands-on network security role: operating firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS; implementing access controls; assessing risk in existing configurations; and keeping security systems maintained in production.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement network security tools.
- Produce threat models and assess risk around existing configurations.
- Provide subject matter expertise on network security, firewalls, and industry best practices.
- Configure and maintain firewalls and other network security controls on the SpaceX enterprise network based on operational requirements.
- Analyze operational needs that present security challenges and develop secure network solutions.
- Document and formalize security processes.
- Maintain network security systems by applying patches and performing other periodic maintenance.
- Partner with other SpaceX teams to determine functional needs, develop secure architectures, and communicate security best practices and policies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 3+ years of network security experience; OR 5+ years of network security experience in lieu of a degree.
- 1+ years of experience securing networks, IT infrastructure, applications, endpoints, and/or APIs.
- 1+ years of experience hardening Windows, MacOS, and/or Linux operating systems.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Firewalls (Palo Alto and Juniper).
- Network IDS/IPS solutions.
- Network monitoring solutions (NDR).
- Switch/router ACLs.
- Network access control solutions.
- IPsec and TLS-based VPNs.
- Web application firewalls.
- Email security.
- Logging and alerting with SIEMs.
- Python programming and automation.
- Familiarity with networking protocols and the OSI model.
- Experience testing and implementing changes in a production environment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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