Sr. Network Security Engineer

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

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 ofenabling 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 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.

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors 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 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.

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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 3: $165000.00 - $280000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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