Sr. Network Security Administrator

SpaceX • Cape Canaveral, FL

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About The Position

SpaceX is looking for a Sr. Network Security Administrator with expertise in network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, etc.). This employee will be a member of the Network Security Engineering team and will focus on firewalls. 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

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of network security experience; OR 8+ years of professional IT networking experience
• 3+ professional experience with network firewalls

Nice To Haves

• Proficient understanding of network security technologies, their operation and limitations
• Firewalls (Palo Alto and Juniper)
• Network IDS/IPS Solutions
• Switch/Router ACLs
• Network Access Control solutions
• IPSec and TLS-based VPNs
• 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
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement network security tools
• 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
• Manage and maintain network security systems by applying system patches and other periodic maintenance tasks
• Work with other SpaceX teams to determine functional needs and communicate security policies
• Build out threat models and assess risk for proposed architectures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees