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Security Engineer (Security Operations)

SpaceX is advancing space technologies to enable human life on Mars and requires a Security Engineer for the Security Operations team to build detection, automation, and data-delivery capabilities that protect launch and spacecraft control environments. The role focuses on closing visibility gaps, developing resilient internal tooling, automating triage and detection workflows, and supporting SOC incident response against sophisticated adversaries.

Skills

  • Experience with a modern programming language (Python, Go, C++, Rust, etc.)
  • Hands-on incident response or security operations experience
  • Experience building ETL pipelines or data integrations for logging and detection
  • Familiarity supporting services in Kubernetes with monitoring and automation
  • Knowledge of SIEMs, security telemetry, and standard response procedures
  • Understanding of Windows, Linux, and/or macOS enterprise security controls

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and improve security detection mechanisms and automation frameworks used by the Security Operations Center
  • Engage owners of high-risk systems to identify and prioritize detection gaps
  • Investigate anomalous or suspicious behavior identified during detection engineering
  • Participate in adversary emulation exercises to validate and improve detections
  • Develop data ingestion/ETL and enrichment services to improve visibility for threat detection
  • Create automation to reduce time-to-triage for security detections and incidents

Education

  • 2+ years professional experience in incident response, security operations, or security engineering (can substitute for degree)
  • OR bachelor’s degree in computer science, security engineering, cyber security, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline

Benefits

  • Eligible for long-term incentives (company stock, options, or long-term cash awards)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and employee stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan access
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks), and 10+ paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave per company policy and various employee discounts/perks
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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DATE POSTED
October 8, 2025
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