Network Security Engineer

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

77d • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

SpaceX is looking for a Network Security Engineer with expertise of network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, etc.). This employee will be a member of the Security Engineering team within the larger Information Technology department. The ideal candidate will be flexible, excel at multi-tasking, and flourish in a fast-paced and challenging environment. This person should be a self-starter, self-motivator and possess the ingenuity to excel in this position.

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

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of network security technologies, their operation and limitations, including: 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 ability
• Familiarity with networking protocols and the OSI model
• Experience testing and implementing changes in a production environment
• Adept at learning new technologies and systems
• Strong self-starting and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

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
• Manage firewall configurations within the SpaceX enterprise network based on operational requirements
• Analyze and proactively come up with creative network solutions for operational needs that present security challenges
• Document and formalize security processes
• Manage and maintain network security systems by applying system patches and other periodic maintenance tasks
• Work with other SpaceX teams to determine functional needs, develop secure architectures, and communicate security best practices and policies

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Accrual of paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees