Design and implement network security for SpaceX's corporate and enterprise networks in a hands-on role.
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What you'll build
- Design and support network security for corporate environments
- Configure and maintain network security controls
- Analyze operational needs for secure network solutions
- Lead technical design reviews for network security changes
- Drive network security incidents to root cause
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 5+ years of network security experience
- 3+ years of experience securing networks, IT infrastructure, applications, endpoints, and/or APIs
Nice to have
- Experience with network security technologies
- Experience designing and configuring eBGP fabrics
- Network access control solutions
- Web application firewalls
- Email security
Practical constraints
- This role requires you to be onsite
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Sr. Network Security Engineer at SpaceX is responsible for the hands-on design, implementation, and operation of security measures for corporate and enterprise networks. This role requires expertise in managing firewalls and network security technologies, including Palo Alto and Check Point, while also addressing operational security challenges through effective architecture solutions. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in network security, particularly in securing IT infrastructure and applications, making this position suitable for seasoned professionals in the field. The role emphasizes collaboration with various teams to ensure robust security practices are integrated
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 17, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 17, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 3 other locations at SpaceX: Bastrop, TX, United States, Starbase, TX, United States, Palo Alto, CA.
- SIEM appears in 10.1% of 335 comparable senior security roles in United States; Check Point appears in 0.9% of 335 comparable senior security roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Sr. Network Security Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Memphis, TN, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. 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: Arista, Check Point, IPsec, Juniper, Palo Alto, SIEM.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. 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.
SR. NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
SpaceX is looking for a Sr. Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and operate security for SpaceX corporate and enterprise networks. This is hands-on network security work: designing and implementing segmentation, routing, and access controls; operating firewalls and related platforms such as Palo Alto, Check Point, Juniper, and Arista; and turning operational requirements into production architectures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, implement, and support network security for corporate and enterprise environments.
- Configure and maintain network security controls, policies, and architectures based on operational requirements.
- Provide subject matter expertise on network security, firewalls, and industry best practices.
- Analyze operational needs that present security challenges and develop secure network solutions.
- Implement and maintain network segmentation, routing, and access controls.
- Lead technical design reviews for network security changes.
- Define network security patterns and standards.
- Serve as an escalation point for network security issues.
- Drive network security incidents to root cause and a durable fix.
- Partner with network engineering, IT, and other SpaceX teams to determine functional needs, develop secure architectures, and communicate security best practices and policies.
- Test and implement changes in a production environment with change control.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 5+ years of network security experience; OR 8+ years of network security experience in lieu of a degree.
- 3+ years of experience securing networks, IT infrastructure, applications, endpoints, and/or APIs.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with network security technologies, their operation, and limitations.
- Firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, Juniper, and Arista).
- Experience designing and configuring eBGP fabrics for large multi-path networks built from scratch.
- Switch/router ACLs.
- Network access control solutions.
- IPsec and TLS-based VPNs.
- Web application firewalls.
- Email security.
- Logging and alerting with SIEMs.
- Familiarity with networking protocols and the OSI model.
- Experience testing and implementing changes in a production environment.
- Experience leading technical design reviews and defining network security patterns and standards.
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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