Senior Network Security Engineer - VPN & Zero-Trust Expert

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer with deep expertise in VPN technologies and zero‑trust architectures to design, deploy and secure our enterprise remote access infrastructure. This role is onsite in Texas, requiring strong hands‑on engineering, cross‑functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering secure remote access solutions.

You will own the full lifecycle from design through ongoing management, policy definition, and performance optimization across

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.

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.

Skills

Tailscale

WireGuard

SSL/IPsec

Python

Linux

Zero-trust

CI/CD

Go

SIEM

eBGP

iBGP

OSPF

Remote access VPN

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

8+ years network security experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Python tooling

Go

Linux

Job description

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer with deep expertise in VPN technologies and zero‑trust architectures to design, deploy and secure our enterprise remote access infrastructure. This role is onsite in Texas, requiring strong hands‑on engineering, cross‑functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering secure remote access solutions.

You will own the full lifecycle from design through ongoing management, policy definition, and performance optimization across