Security Engineer

SpaceX

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On-site
Location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Posted
105 days ago
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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Security Engineer

The Security Engineer joins the Information Security department to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise systems and processes. This role focuses on behind-the-scenes technologies, including network security, application level controls like web application firewalls, and cloud deployment policy enforcement. The engineer will design, build, and maintain solutions for authentication and identity services, multi-factor solutions, and automated lifecycle management scripts. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, Go, C#, C/C++, or Rust, along with experience in distributed systems and large-scale infrastructure. Preferred skills involve knowledge of PKI, SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and hardware like TPMs and HSMs. The role addresses the critical problem of defending against loss of control or confidence in high-risk services while ensuring scalable, maintainable security across complex networks and diverse operating systems including Linux, Windows, and Mac.

What does a Security Engineer earn?

Median $185250 from 84 postings across 39 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, build, and maintain security solutions for SpaceX systems, networks, and data.
  • Manage authentication and identity services including multi-factor solutions and network access controls.
  • Develop scripts and automation to support information security missions across the enterprise.
  • Maintain network security systems and the backend infrastructure powering those services.
  • Implement application-level security controls such as web application firewalls.
  • Enforce cloud deployment security policies through centralized configuration management and monitoring.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert by maintaining documentation and advising others on security technologies.
  • Identify threats and problem areas to improve software safety and reduce risk across the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline, or 2+ years of professional experience in security software development.
  • Experience with Python, Go, C#, C/C++, or Rust programming languages.
  • Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or large-scale infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of secure code development practices and system internals for Linux, Windows, and Mac.
  • Experience with PKI environments, SAML, OIDC, and OAuth technologies.
  • Experience with special purpose security hardware such as TPMs and HSMs.
  • Understanding of network protocols including the TCP/IP stack and UDP based protocols.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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