Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (Starshield)

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Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (Starshield) in USA

SpaceX
Full time
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USA
10/05/2026
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Washington, DC

Responsibilities

Implement Starshield’s cyber defense strategy and develop countermeasures against emerging threats.
Conduct red-team exercises, vulnerability discovery efforts, internal bug hunts, and vulnerability triage.
Improve incident discovery and response capabilities for active network intrusions.
Collaborate with engineers implementing security features and developing internal incident discovery tools.
Assess cyber threats and prepare the team for immediate response to active attacks.
Use current tools, including AI, to accelerate vulnerability discovery and bug remediation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer security, or a similar field plus 5+ years of professional cybersecurity experience for active production systems, or 7+ years of that experience.
Experience implementing systems for adversary detection and incident response.
Expertise in computer networks, large-scale distributed compute platforms, vulnerability discovery and triage.
Experience with continuity of operations planning and Blue Team or Red Team assessments.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to nontechnical audiences, handle ambiguity, and learn new technologies quickly.
Must successfully obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
Applicants must satisfy applicable ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.
An active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance is preferred.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Benefits

Base salary range is $170,000.00-$265,000.00 annually, with potential long-term incentives, bonuses, and employee stock purchase opportunities.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k), disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
Three weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays, and paid sick leave under company policy.
Employees with an active clearance may receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, after being briefed into a classified program.
The role may require extended hours and weekends, and requires obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret clearance.

Salary: $170k - $265k/yr

SpaceX

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