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Security Engineer (OT)

SpaceX

Kopernik Shores, TXJobPosted 3w agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Kopernik Shores, TX
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Job overview

SpaceX seeks a Security Engineer (OT) to secure operational technology networks supporting launch, vehicle, test, and production systems. The role combines hands-on security software and network engineering, including writing software, automating on-premises and data center networking, and producing architectures. The engineer will work onsite and collaborate with engineering, IT, and site teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Python (Programming Language)Go (Programming Language)C# (Programming Language)C++ (Programming Language)Network SecurityNetwork ArchitectureAutomationNetwork SegmentationC/C++RustSecurity Software DevelopmentSecurity Solutions DesignOperating SystemsDistributed SystemsEnterprise InfrastructureService OperationsOn-Prem NetworkingData Center NetworkingBGPNetwork AutomationTerraformAnsibleNetwork and Security ArchitectureICSSCADADCSOT Environments

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science or STEM2+ Years Security Software Development or DegreeAir Force Background CheckU.S. Citizen or National, Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee, or Export Authorization

Full job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SECURITY ENGINEER (OT) SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer (OT) to join Information Security to help protect and drive the SpaceX mission. Information drives our business. We must protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and processes across the enterprise, and defend against loss of control or confidence in our systems. This role secures Operational Technology (OT) networks that support launch, vehicle, test, and production, including rockets. You will write software, automate on-prem and data center networking, and produce architectures. This is hands-on security software and network engineering. RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design, implement, and operate security for OT networks supporting launch, vehicle, test, and production.
  • Design network and security architectures and produce diagrams and design documentation.
  • Write and deploy software that runs in OT and on-prem network environments.
  • Automate on-prem and data center networking.
  • Implement network segmentation and access control in OT environments.
  • Monitor, detect, and respond to security issues on OT networks.
  • Partner with engineering, IT, and site teams.
  • Document architectures, standards, and operating procedures.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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:

  • Shipping and operating services in Python, Go, C++, or Rust.
  • On-prem and data center networking.
  • BGP and network automation.
  • Terraform and Ansible.
  • Network and security architecture, including diagrams and design documentation.
  • ICS, SCADA, DCS, or other industrial control and OT environments.
  • Network segmentation in production OT or industrial networks.

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 4,321 open Security Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$130–202K/yr180 salary ranges
  • US median$60–70/hr77 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 279 open Security Engineer jobs in Texas and 4,321 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Security Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,706 postings).
Education
1,292 of the 4,321 open Security Engineer jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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