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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Brownsville, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Systems, Application Firewall, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, OAuth, OpenID, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Software, TCP/IP, Enterprise Software Applications, Network Access Control, Software Security, Backend, Information Technology, Web Api, Golang
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88636743/1

## 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 Python, 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:

 * Writing, shipping, and operating secure software.
 * Linux, Windows, and macOS system internals.
 * Public key infrastructure (PKI) and related technologies.
 * SAML, OIDC, and OAuth.
 * TPMs and HSMs.
 * TCP/IP and UDP at the level needed to build and debug services.
 * Navigating large, interactive systems.
 * Web APIs, HTTP-RPC, and REST.
 * Hardening Windows, Linux, and macOS to enterprise security controls.
 * macOS and Windows code-signing and enterprise application deployment.
 * Root-cause debugging under time pressure.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 * Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
 * This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
 * Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

 * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

## Description

* Design, build, and maintain technology that protects SpaceX systems, networks, and data.
 * Stand up authentication and identity services, multi-factor authentication, and network access control identity.
 * Automate identity lifecycle for Information Security and partner organizations.
 * Run backend infrastructure that network security services depend on.
 * Operate web application firewalls and other application-level security controls.
 * Enforce cloud security policy, centralized configuration, and monitoring.
 * Document what you run, keep it working, and advise other teams on it.
 * Find threats and gaps with security and IT, then ship software and deployment changes that reduce risk.
 * Deliver solutions that are scalable, repeatable, maintainable, and secure.
 * Coordinate with information security, physical security, IT, HR, legal, software, and other partners.