SR. NETWORK SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR

SpaceX is looking for a Sr. Network Security Administrator with expertise of network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, etc.). This employee will be a member of the Security Engineering team and will focus on Network Security. 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:

• Manage network firewall requests and exceptions
• Deploy new security appliances and participate in day-one builds
• Work with customers to diagnose network connection issues
• Respond to network security alerts and assist in incident response
• Utilize Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) and in-house tooling to manage network security appliances
• Support Security Operations Center (SOC) to identify security risks or incidents
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of network security experience; or 7+ years of network security experience without a degree
• 1+ years' experience with networking protocols and the OSI model
• 3+ years' experience hardening Windows, MacOS, and/or Linux operating systems
  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of network security technologies, their operation and limitations, including:
  • Firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint and Juniper)
  • Network IDS/IPS solutions
  • Network Security Monitoring (NSM)
  • Switch/router ACLs
  • Network access control solutions
  • IPSec and TLS based VPNs
  • Logging and alerting with SIEMs
• Understanding of security concepts (i.e. Segmentation, ACLs, Defense-in-Depth, Securing Data-in-Transit)
• Experience with automation tooling
• Familiarity with networking protocols and the OSI model
• Experience testing and implementing changes in a production environment
• Adept at learning new technologies and systems
• Strong self-starting and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Network Security Administrator/Senior: $105,000.00-$140,000.00/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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.