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Sr. Network Security Engineer (VPN)

SpaceX· Security Engineering
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Redmond, WA$165k - $235kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior-level network security engineer focused on remote access VPN design, deployment, and operations (Tailscale, WireGuard) within SpaceX's Network Security Engineering team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter expertise on network security, firewalls, zero-trust architectures, and industry best practices, with primary focus on modern remote access VPN technologies.
  • Architect, design, deploy, and secure enterprise remote access VPN solutions end-to-end (including supporting components such as routers, exit nodes, and connectors), with strong emphasis on Tailscale, WireGuard, IPsec, and SSL-based implementations.
  • Own the full lifecycle of remote access infrastructure from initial design and ground-up implementation through ongoing management, policy definition, client distribution, and performance optimization.
  • Configure, deploy, and support VPN clients across multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) while performing advanced troubleshooting of complex connectivity and performance issues.
  • Manage Linux-based infrastructure and network security systems with end-to-end ownership of configuration, custom tooling, and operational reliability.
  • Develop automation and CI/CD workflows (Python or similar) to streamline deployment, policy enforcement, monitoring, and maintenance of remote access and security systems.
  • Implement and support zero-trust remote access architectures; manage firewall policies and network security appliances with tight integration of VPN solutions.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex network security and remote connectivity challenges; collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams to gather requirements, design secure solutions, and communicate best practices.
  • Monitor VPN performance, logs, and overall security posture; proactively identify issues, drive resolutions, and formalize processes and change management for remote access infrastructure.
  • Apply system patches, perform periodic maintenance, and continuously improve the reliability and security of the remote access environment.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Required:Network securityVPN technologiesLinux infrastructure

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 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 and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick time in Washington State
  • company shuttles for commute from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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