Network Security Engineer

SpaceX • Memphis, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Network Security Engineer to implement and operate security for its corporate and enterprise networks. This is a hands-on role involving the operation of firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS; implementation of access controls; risk assessment of existing configurations; and maintenance of security systems in production. The role requires onsite work; hybrid or remote arrangements will not be considered. The engineer must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Applicants must meet SpaceX’s ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident, a refugee or asylee under the cited statutes, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation or access to the company’s Affirmative Action Plan may contact [email protected].

Requirements

• 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.
• Must work onsite; hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must meet the stated U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls.
• Experience with network IDS/IPS solutions.
• Experience with network monitoring solutions (NDR).
• Experience with switch/router ACLs.
• Experience with network access control solutions.
• Experience with IPsec and TLS-based VPNs.
• Experience with web application firewalls.
• Experience with email security.
• Experience with logging and alerting using SIEMs.
• Python programming and automation skills.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and the OSI model.
• Experience testing and implementing changes in a production environment.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time