Security Engineer
SpaceX
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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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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.
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Median $185250 from 84 postings across 39 companies.
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