Network Security Engineer

Details

SpaceXAI is seeking a seasoned Senior Network Security Engineer to join its security team. The role focuses on network security technologies, switching and routing systems, and cloud-native and AI-focused infrastructure. The successful candidate will work independently on complex security issues while helping protect the company's technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in network security, particularly firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, BGP, OSPF, and switching technologies.
• Manage and update firewall configurations across the enterprise network.
• Deploy firewalls, switches, routers, and other network security devices.
• Develop network security solutions for routing and switching environments.
• Improve security processes through documentation and change management.
• Resolve complex network security issues and provide escalation support.
• Keep network security systems, switches, and routers updated with patches, firmware, and maintenance.
• Monitor and respond to security events in AWS, GCP, Azure, and datacenter environments, with an emphasis on network traffic analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in network security engineering, with hands-on experience in switching and routing.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, TCP/IP, VLANs, ACLs, and secure routing and switching practices.
• Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform—AWS, GCP, or Azure—and its network security services, such as VPCs and Security Groups.
• Experience with Wireshark and tcpdump, and with network vendors including Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Familiarity with Python or Bash for network security automation.
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, or CASP+ are preferred.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Network-specific certifications such as CCNP Security, CCIE Security, JNCIP-SEC, or PCNSE.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices for network security integration.
• Experience building custom tools or integrations to improve network security operations.
• Interest in using AI for network threat detection and automation.
• Contributions to open-source network security projects or related tools.

ITAR Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Compensation And Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000–$258,000 USD per year.
• Equity.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance, discounts, and other perks.
• Equal opportunity employer.