Network Security Engineer
SpaceXAI · Palo Alto, CA; Austin, TX; New York, NY; Washington, DC
Posted about 3 months ago · $100,000 - $258,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days SpaceXAI's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 32% of SpaceXAI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceXAI
- high 257 stale, 5 reposted of 258 open
- Hiring momentum
- 339 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceXAI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceXAI.
About this role
As a Senior Network Security Engineer at SpaceX, you will be responsible for managing and enhancing network security across various platforms, focusing on firewalls, VPNs, and routing protocols. Your role will involve deploying security devices, monitoring network traffic, and resolving complex security issues while ensuring that security measures are up-to-date and effective. You will also contribute to developing innovative solutions to operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceXAI as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in network security engineering, with hands-on focus on switching and routing
- Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, ACLs)
- Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and its network security services
- Experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump; and vendors including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of network security tasks
Nice to have
- Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar
- Relevant network-specific certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, CCIE Security, JNCIP-SEC, PCNSE)
- Experience in multi-cloud environments and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform for network provisioning
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices tailored to network security integration
- Experience building custom tools or integrations for enhancing network security operations
What you get
- $100,000 - $258,000 USD
- Equity
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short & long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Focus on cloud-native and AI infrastructure may require adaptability to new technologies
- High salary range indicates potential for negotiation but also reflects the competitive nature of the role
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Listed by SpaceXAI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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