Security Software Engineer

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SECURITY SOFTWARE ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join the Security department to help protect and drive the SpaceX mission. Information drives our business and we must protect the confidentiality integrity and availability of systems and processes across the enterprise. As a highly visible and dynamic organization we must also value and guard against damage to our reputation and brand. Finally it is paramount that we defend against loss of control or confidence in our systems to guarantee the highest probability of success. This role will focus on the behind the scenes technologies that ensure our networks and systems are up to industry and SpaceX standards of information security. It will also focus on providing high-criticality and high-risk services with the confidentiality integrity and availability of those services in mind. This role will partner with various application development and customer groups across SpaceX to ensure that we are identifying and remediating any emerging vulnerabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design build and maintain technology solutions and systems that provide security for SpaceX systems networks and data. This can include:

• Authentication and identity services including multi-factor solutions network access control identity servers and related authentication and authorization technologies.
• Identity lifecycle management services and automation. Build and maintain scripts and automation that support the information security mission across SpaceX to be utilized by information security teammates and other partner organizations.
• Network security systems and the backend infrastructure that powers such services.
• Application level security controls (e.g. web application firewalls).
• Cloud deployments security policy enforcement centralized configuration management monitoring etc.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for those solutions maintaining documentation on them and advising others on their underlying technologies and operation.
• Work with security and IT teams to identify threats and problem areas using that feedback to further strengthen tools and technologies. Materialize this as improvements which result in stronger and safer software and application deployments across SpaceX measuring in decreased risk and prevalence of issues.
• Create solutions that are scalable repeatable maintainable and secure.
• Work collaboratively with other teams including individuals in information security physical security information technology human resources legal software and others.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in computer science or another STEM discipline; OR 2 years of professional experience in security software development in lieu of a degree
• Experience with the Python programming language GO C# or Rust
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems distributed systems or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with secure code development practices
• Experience with Linux Windows and Mac system internals
• Proficient experience with the Python programming language GO C# or Rust
• Strong knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI) environments and related technologies
• Experience with SAML OIDC and OAuth
• Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
• Fundamental understanding of network protocols; including the TCP/IP stack as well as UDP based protocols
• Experienced in navigating large complex interactive systems
• Familiarity with developing web-based APIs HTTP-RPC and REST
• Familiarity with enterprise security controls and security best practices for Windows Linux and Mac systems
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to quickly determine root-causes of issues
• Familiarity with macOS and Windows code-signing and deployment of enterprise applications

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Security Engineer/Level I: $130000.00 - $150000.00/per year

Security Engineer/Level II: $145000.00 - $175000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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