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Network Security Engineer

SpaceX· Security Engineering
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Memphis, TNFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Network Security Engineer to implement and operate security for SpaceX corporate and enterprise networks. Hands-on role including operating firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS; configuring access controls; assessing risk; and maintaining security systems in production.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement network security tools.
  • Produce threat models and assess risk around existing configurations.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on network security, firewalls, and industry best practices.
  • Configure and maintain firewalls and other network security controls on the SpaceX enterprise network based on operational requirements.
  • Analyze operational needs that present security challenges and develop secure network solutions.
  • Document and formalize security processes.
  • Maintain network security systems by applying patches and performing other periodic maintenance.
  • Partner with other SpaceX teams to determine functional needs, develop secure architectures, and communicate security best practices and policies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 3+ years of network security experience; OR 5+ years of network security experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 1+ years of experience securing networks, IT infrastructure, applications, endpoints, and/or APIs.
  • 1+ years of experience hardening Windows, MacOS, and/or Linux operating systems.

Skills

Nice to have:FirewallsNetwork IDS/IPSNetwork monitoring (NDR)Switch/Router ACLsNetwork access controlIPsec/TLS VPNsWeb application firewallEmail securitySIEM logging/alertingPython automationNetworking protocols/OSI modelProduction change testing
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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