Senior Network Security Engineer - Architect & Defend Nets

Spacex; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Sr. Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and operate security for corporate and enterprise networks.

This hands-on role focuses on segmentation, firewall management across Palo Alto, Check Point, Juniper, Arista, and related platforms, with a drive for secure, scalable architectures. The role requires 5+ years in network security, a STEM degree or equivalent experience, and willingness to work extended hours onsite at Starbase, Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of experience securing networks, IT infrastructure, applications, endpoints, and/or APIs.
• Experience with network security technologies, their operation, and limitations.

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.
• Lead technical design reviews for network security changes.
• Define network security patterns and standards.
• Serve as an escalation point for network security issues.
• Drive network security incidents to root cause and a durable fix.
• Partner with network engineering, IT, and other teams to determine functional needs, develop secure architectures, and communicate security best practices and policies.
• Test and implement changes in a production environment with change control.

Skills

5+ years network security

Bachelor's degree in STEM

OSI model familiarity

Firewalls

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Palo Alto

Check Point

Juniper

Arista

SIEM

Job description

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Sr. Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and operate security for corporate and enterprise networks.

This hands-on role focuses on segmentation, firewall management across Palo Alto, Check Point, Juniper, Arista, and related platforms, with a drive for secure, scalable architectures. The role requires 5+ years in network security, a STEM degree or equivalent experience, and willingness to work extended hours onsite at Starbase, Texas.