Join SpaceX as a Security Engineer (OT) to secure Operational Technology networks supporting launch and production.
Posted by employer 3 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 2 days ago
What you'll build
- Design security for OT networks
- Implement network segmentation and access control
- Write and deploy software for OT environments
- Monitor security issues on OT networks
- Document architectures and standards
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM discipline
- 2+ years of professional experience in security software development
- Experience with Python, Go, C#, C/C++, or Rust
- Experience designing security solutions for large-scale infrastructure
Nice to have
- Shipping services in Python, Go, C++, or Rust
- On-prem and data center networking
- BGP and network automation
- Network and security architecture
- Network segmentation in production OT networks
Practical constraints
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends
- This role requires you to be onsite
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Security Engineer (OT) at SpaceX focuses on safeguarding Operational Technology networks that are crucial for launch, vehicle, test, and production processes. This role requires proficiency in programming languages like Python, Go, or C++, along with experience in designing security solutions for large-scale infrastructures. It is well-suited for candidates with a strong background in security software development and network engineering, particularly those familiar with industrial control systems. The position demands hands-on involvement and collaboration with various engineering and IT teams.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Security Engineer (OT) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Cape Canaveral, FL, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Security Engineer (OT) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Cape Canaveral, FL, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Ansible, C++, C/C++, DCS, Go, ICS.
- 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 (OT) 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 (OT)
SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer (OT) 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 secures Operational Technology (OT) networks that support launch, vehicle, test, and production, including rockets. You will write software, automate on-prem and data center networking, and produce architectures. This is hands-on security software and network engineering.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, implement, and operate security for OT networks supporting launch, vehicle, test, and production.
- Design network and security architectures and produce diagrams and design documentation.
- Write and deploy software that runs in OT and on-prem network environments.
- Automate on-prem and data center networking.
- Implement network segmentation and access control in OT environments.
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security issues on OT networks.
- Partner with engineering, IT, and site teams.
- Document architectures, standards, and operating procedures.
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:
- Shipping and operating services in Python, Go, C++, or Rust.
- On-prem and data center networking.
- BGP and network automation.
- Terraform and Ansible.
- Network and security architecture, including diagrams and design documentation.
- ICS, SCADA, DCS, or other industrial control and OT environments.
- Network segmentation in production OT or industrial networks.
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:
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