Sr. Network Security Engineer

SpaceXPalo Alto, CA
Onsite

About The Position

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 architectures that hold up in production. 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 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with network security technologies, including their operation and limitations.
  • Firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, Juniper, and Arista).
  • Experience designing and configuring eBGP fabrics, including 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.

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.
  • Partner with other SpaceX teams to determine functional needs, develop secure architectures, and communicate security best practices and policies.
  • Serve as an escalation point for network security issues.

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
  • Paid sick leave
  • Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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