SpaceX
Sr.NetworkSecurityEngineer(Firewalls)
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“Sr. Network Security Engineer (Firewalls) at SpaceX. Skills: Network Security, Firewalls, Palo Alto, Juniper. Serve as the primary owner of Layer 3 networking on firewalls. Configure, design and managed complex networks supporting Mission networks, factory networks and corporate networks”
Industry & Context.
Analyze and proactively come up with creative network solutions for operational needs that present security challenges
This role requires you to be onsite., Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed., U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U. S. C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U. S. C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5+ years of network security 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
Nice to Have
Expert understanding of network security technologies, their operation and limitations, Configuring complex eBGP fabrics, Must know how to design a large complex multi-path network from scratch, Having seen someone else configure it does not count, Experience testing and implementing changes in a production environment
What You'll Do.
Serve as the primary owner of Layer 3 networking on firewalls
design and managed complex networks supporting Mission networks
factory networks and corporate networks
Provide subject matter expertise on network security
firewalls and industry best practices
Manage firewall configurations within the SpaceX enterprise network based on operational requirements
Analyze and proactively come up with creative network solutions for operational needs that present security challenges
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with other SpaceX teams to determine functional needs, develop secure architectures, and communicate security best practices and policies
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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. SR. NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for a Sr. Network Engineer (Firewalls) with a wealth of experience with networking on platforms such as Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Juniper and Arista. This employee will be a member of the Security Engineering team within the larger Information Technology department. The ideal candidate will be flexible, excel at multi-tasking, and flourish in a fast-paced and challenging environment. This person should be a self-starter, self-motivator and possess the ingenuity to excel in this position. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the primary owner of Layer 3 networking on firewalls Configure, design and managed complex networks supporting Mission networks, factory networks and corporate networks Provide subject matter expertise on network security, firewalls and industry best practices Manage firewall configurations within the SpaceX enterprise network based on operational requirements Analyze and proactively come up with creative network solutions for operational needs that present security challenges Work with other SpaceX teams to determine functional needs, develop secure architectures, and communicate security best practices and policies BASIC 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 PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Expert understanding of network security technologies, their operation and limitations, including: Firewalls (Palo Alto and Juniper) Configuring complex eBGP fabrics. Must know how to design a large complex multi-path network from scr
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