Security Software Engineer

Overview

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SECURITY SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Space

X is looking for a Security Engineer to join the Security department to help protect and drive the Space

X mission. Information drives our business and we must protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and processes across the enterprise. This role will focus on the behind-the-scenes technologies that ensure our networks and systems are up to industry and Space

X standards of information security, and on providing high-criticality and high-risk services with confidentiality, integrity, and availability in mind. The role will partner with application development and customer groups across Space

X to identify and remediate emerging vulnerabilities.

• Design, build, and maintain technology solutions and systems that provide security for Space
  
  X 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 Space
  
  X, 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 and advising others on their underlying technologies and operation.
• Work with security and IT teams to identify threats and problem areas, using feedback to strengthen tools and technologies and improve deployments across Space
  
  X, measuring in decreased risk and issue prevalence.
• Create solutions that are scalable, repeatable, maintainable, and secure.
• Collaborate with other teams, including information security, physical security, information technology, human resources, legal, software, and others.

• Bachelor's 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 Python, Go, C#, or Rust
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure

• Experience with secure code development practices
• Experience with Linux, Windows, and Mac system internals
• Proficient experience with Python, Go, C#, or Rust
• Strong knowledge of PKI environments and related technologies
• Experience with SAML, OIDC, and OAuth
• Experience working with security hardware such as TPMs and HSMs
• Fundamental understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP and UDP)
• Experience navigating large, complex systems
• Familiarity with developing web-based APIs, HTTP-RPC, and REST
• Familiarity with enterprise security controls and best practices for Windows, Linux, and Mac
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to determine root causes quickly
• Familiarity with macOS and Windows code-signing and deployment of enterprise applications

• Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Onsite role; hybrid or remote work will not be considered

Pay range:

Security Engineer/Level I: $ - $ per year

Security Engineer/Level II: $ - $ per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience.

Base salary is one part of total rewards, with potential stock incentives, discretionary bonuses, and purchase options. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave as per policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer Space

X; employment is based on merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other protected status.

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This description reflects the current job requirements and may be subject to change. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.