Sr. Director, Information Security Operations

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.

SR. DIRECTOR, INFORMATION SECURITY OPERATIONS

SpaceX is building out our security organization to protect some of the world’s most advanced technologies including: rocket reusability, global broadband networks capable of delivering high-speed internet to those that need it most, and interplanetary transportation systems. As an industry leader, we are a target of adversaries, both foreign and domestic, focused on slowing us down and accessing our proprietary technology.

The Sr. Director of Security Operations will build and lead a team that will safeguard humankind becoming an interplanetary species. This includes direct ownership of SpaceX’s frontline defenders in the SOC (security operations center) and developing the detection and response infrastructure they operate. It also includes threat intelligence and hunting – ultimately interpreting emerging threats to understand how they affect SpaceX by conducting research related to adversary attack tactics and techniques, threat actor groups, malware, and campaign activity.

SpaceX leaders should be able to clearly communicate security priorities and build strong relationships with other engineering teams. We are looking for a highly-technical engineer that leads by example, sees the big picture, prioritizes accordingly, and inspires others to achieve greatness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly manage teams of security software engineers and analysts
• Own development of internal tooling to assist in modeling, analysis, detection, and prevention of security threats
• Stay current on industry developments to inform an evolving threat model
• Provide strong technical leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
• Implement a strategy that’ll detect even the most advanced adversaries

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or physics discipline OR 8+ years of years of professional experience in security engineering in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of professional experience in leading security teams in an operational or technical capacity

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated skill in software and hardware security, including a track record of identifying and mitigating high-impact vulnerabilities
• Experience designing and implementing software in at least one software language such as C, C++, Python, or Golang
• History of catalyzing security improvements in complex systems
• Professional experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, and/or embedded systems
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated persistence in driving projects to completion and working with engineering teams
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Desire and ability to ramp up quickly on new technologies
• Great creative and innovative problem-solving skills                        

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work longer hours as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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.

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