Joblaze summary

The Security Engineer at SpaceX plays a crucial role in safeguarding the company's information systems by designing and maintaining security solutions that protect networks and data. Proficiency in programming languages like Python and experience with security protocols and infrastructure are essential for this position. This role is well-suited for individuals with a strong technical background and a focus on security in large-scale environments. The position emphasizes collaboration across various teams to enhance security measures and ensure the integrity of SpaceX's operations.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 4 months ago — first seen on Joblaze May 31, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 27, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 4 other locations at SpaceX: Bastrop, TX, Starbase, TX, Redmond, WA, Hawthorne, CA.
Python appears in 41.7% of 211 comparable mid security roles in United States; Mac appears in 0.9% of 211 comparable mid security roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Security Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Cape Canaveral, FL.
How much experience is required?: At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Security Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: SpaceX is hiring for this position in Cape Canaveral, FL.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C, C#, C++, C/C++, Go, Linux.
What seniority level is this role?: SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this 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.

SECURITY ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join Information Security to help protect and drive the SpaceX mission.

Information drives our business. We must protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and processes across the enterprise, and defend against loss of control or confidence in our systems. This role writes and operates the software and infrastructure behind SpaceX security standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, build, and maintain technology that protects SpaceX systems, networks, and data.
Stand up authentication and identity services, multi-factor authentication, and network access control identity.
Automate identity lifecycle for Information Security and partner organizations.
Run backend infrastructure that network security services depend on.
Operate web application firewalls and other application-level security controls.
Enforce cloud security policy, centralized configuration, and monitoring.
Document what you run, keep it working, and advise other teams on it.
Find threats and gaps with security and IT, then ship software and deployment changes that reduce risk.
Deliver solutions that are scalable, repeatable, maintainable, and secure.
Coordinate with information security, physical security, IT, HR, legal, software, and other partners.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in security software development in lieu of a degree.
Experience with Python, Go, C#, C/C++, or Rust.
Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise / large-scale infrastructure.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Writing, shipping, and operating secure software.
Linux, Windows, and macOS system internals.
Public key infrastructure (PKI) and related technologies.
SAML, OIDC, and OAuth.
TPMs and HSMs.
TCP/IP and UDP at the level needed to build and debug services.
Navigating large, interactive systems.
Web APIs, HTTP-RPC, and REST.
Hardening Windows, Linux, and macOS to enterprise security controls.
macOS and Windows code-signing and enterprise application deployment.
Root-cause debugging under time pressure.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

Standard company text repeated across SpaceX's postings is omitted here.

Security Engineer

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