Security Engineer - Security Operations @ SpaceX
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About SpaceX and the Security Engineer - Security Operations Role
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting. The company is developing cutting-edge technology to enable human life on Mars.
Role Overview
SpaceX is hiring a Security Engineer to join the Security Operations team. You will develop tooling and data delivery mechanisms to detect and respond to sophisticated threat actors, ensuring the resilience of internal tooling in an environment that launches rockets and controls spacecraft.
Responsibilities
- Build and improve security detection mechanisms and automation frameworks for the SOC.
- Engage with owners of high-risk systems to prioritize detection gaps.
- Investigate anomalous or suspicious behavior during detection processes.
- Participate in adversary emulation activities to uncover vulnerabilities.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of incident response, security operations, or security engineering experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field. Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, Go, C++, or Rust.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Incident Response and CSIRT experience.
- Experience building ETL pipelines to optimize logging for threat detection.
- Knowledge of managing services in a Kubernetes environment with high availability.
- Familiarity with SIEM systems and enterprise security controls across platforms.
Additional Requirements and Compensation
The role requires flexibility for extended hours and weekends. Compensation ranges for level I and level II positions are provided along with potential long-term incentives, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off.
ITAR and Equal Opportunity
Candidates must meet ITAR requirements. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring employment based on merit and qualifications.
Key skills/competency
Security Operations, Incident Response, Automation, Detection, Threat Analysis, ETL, Kubernetes, SIEM, Programming, Adversary Emulation
How to Get Hired at SpaceX
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight incident response and automation skills.
- Research SpaceX's culture: Study their mission, values, and news.
- Show technical expertise: Emphasize programming and security frameworks.
- Prepare for scenario questions: Review incident response and threat detection cases.