Network Security Administrator

Network Security Administrator

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of network security experience; OR 4+ years of professional IT networking experience
• Professional experience with network firewalls

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement network security tools
• Provide subject matter expertise on network security, firewalls and industry best practices
• Manage firewall configurations within the SpaceX enterprise network based on operational requirements
• Analyze and proactively come up with creative network solutions for operational needs that present security challenges
• Manage and maintain network security systems by applying system patches and other periodic maintenance tasks
• Work with other SpaceX teams to determine functional needs and communicate security policies
• Build out threat models and assess risk for proposed architectures

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of network security technologies, their operation and limitations, including: Firewalls (Palo Alto and Juniper), Network IDS/IPS Solutions, Switch/Router ACLs, Network Access Control solutions, IPSec and TLS -based VPNs
• Familiarity with networking protocols and the OSI Model
• Experience testing and implementing changes in a production environment
• Adept at learning new technologies and systems
• Strong self-starting and time-management skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal