SpaceX
SecurityEngineer
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“Security Engineer at SpaceX. Skills: Security solutions, System security, Network security, Application security. Design security solutions. Build security solutions”
Industry & Context.
Effective problem-solving skills; Quickly determine root-causes
Work extended hours, Work weekends, Onsite work required, Pass Air Force background check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM, 2+ years of professional experience in security software development, Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, Experience designing and implementing security solutions for distributed systems, Experience designing and implementing security solutions for enterprise/large-scale infrastructure
Nice to Have
Secure code development practices, Linux system internals, Windows system internals, Mac system internals, Public key infrastructure (PKI) environments, SAML, OIDC, OAuth, Special purpose security hardware, Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs), Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Network fundamentals, TCP/IP stack, UDP based protocols, Developing web-based APIs, HTTP-RPC, REST, Enterprise security controls, Security best practices for Windows, Security best practices for Linux, Security best practices for Mac systems, macOS code-signing, Windows code-signing, Deployment of enterprise applications
What You'll Do.
Design security solutions
Build security solutions
Maintain security solutions
Develop authentication services
Implement identity lifecycle management
Build automation scripts
Maintain network security systems
Implement application security controls
Enforce cloud security policy
Manage centralized configuration
Monitor cloud deployments
Serve as subject matter expert
Maintain documentation
Advise on technologies
Identify problem areas
Strengthen technologies
Improve software deployments
Improve application deployments
Create scalable solutions
Create repeatable solutions
Create maintainable solutions
Create secure solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with security teams; Work with IT teams; Work with information security; Work with physical security; Work with information technology; Work with human resources; Work with legal; Work with software teams
Full Job Description
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 of enabling human life on Mars. SECURITY ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join our Information 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. 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. 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 ma
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