Senior VPN & Network Security Engineer - Tailscale

United States Digital Space LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options and long-term incentives

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation + 10+ holidays

Shuttle service to Redmond/Seattle

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Sr. Network Security Engineer to design, deploy, and secure enterprise remote access VPN infrastructure using Tailscale and WireGuard.

The role emphasizes end-to-end lifecycle management, cross-functional collaboration, and strong Linux-based systems experience. The candidate will lead automation efforts, support multiple platforms, and ensure high reliability while adhering to security best practices in a fast-paced 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME on network security, firewalls, zero-trust architectures, with primary focus on modern remote access VPN technologies.
• Architect, design, deploy, and secure enterprise remote access VPN solutions end-to-end (including routers, exit nodes, and connectors).
• Own the full lifecycle of remote access infrastructure from design to ground-up implementation and ongoing management.
• Configure, deploy, and support VPN clients across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android; troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.
• Manage Linux-based infrastructure and network security systems with end-to-end ownership.
• Develop automation and CI/CD workflows (Python or similar) to streamline deployment and policy enforcement.
• Implement and support zero-trust remote access architectures; manage firewall policies and network security appliances.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements, design secure solutions, and communicate best practices.
• Monitor VPN performance, logs, and security posture; drive resolutions and formalize change management.
• Apply system patches and maintenance to improve reliability and security of remote access.

Tools

Tailscale

WireGuard

IPsec

SSL-based VPN

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Sr. Network Security Engineer to design, deploy, and secure enterprise remote access VPN infrastructure using Tailscale and WireGuard.

The role emphasizes end-to-end lifecycle management, cross-functional collaboration, and strong Linux-based systems experience. The candidate will lead automation efforts, support multiple platforms, and ensure high reliability while adhering to security best practices in a fast-paced environment.