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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineer (Embedded OT) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Macintosh Computers, Apple Mac Systems, Application Firewall, User Authentication, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Linux, Distributed Systems, Hardware Security Module, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Protocols, OAuth, OpenID, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Secure Coding, Security Software, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Enterprise Software Applications, Network Access Control, Backend, Information Technology, Golang - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87472515/1 ## About the Role * 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 the Python programming language, GO, C#, C/C++, or Rust. * Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Experience with secure code development practices. * Experience with Linux, Windows, and Mac system internals. * Strong knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI) environments and related technologies. * Experience with SAML, OIDC, and OAuth. * Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs). * Fundamental understanding of network protocols; including the TCP/IP stack as well as UDP based protocols. * Experienced in navigating large, complex, interactive systems. * Familiarity with developing web-based APIs, HTTP-RPC, and REST. * Familiarity with enterprise security controls and security best practices for Windows, Linux, and Mac systems. * Effective problem-solving skills, and ability to quickly determine root-causes of issues. * Familiarity with macOS and Windows code-signing and deployment of enterprise applications. ## Description Design, build, and maintain technology solutions and systems that provide security for SpaceX 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 SpaceX, 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 on them and advising others on their underlying technologies and operation. * Work with security and IT teams to identify threats and problem areas, using that feedback to further strengthen tools and technologies. Materialize this as improvements which result in stronger and safer software and application deployments across SpaceX, measuring in decreased risk and prevalence of issues. * Create solutions that are scalable, repeatable, maintainable, and secure. * Work collaboratively with other teams, including individuals in information security, physical security, information technology, human resources, legal, software, and others. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Software Security 101: Secure Coding Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/220-software-security-101-secure-coding-basics) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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