# Network Security Engineer

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Palo Alto, CA
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Salary:** $180k – $440k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** network security, firewalls, vpn, ids/ips, BGP, ospf, switching, routing, AWS, GCP, Azure, vpc, wireshark, tcpdump, cisco
**Posted:** 2026-07-15

> Senior Network Security Engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and managing firewalls, routers, switches, and security in multi-cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure). Requires deep expertise in routing/switching protocols, network analysis, and automation to protect AI/cloud infrastructure.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert in network security, particularly firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and switching technologies.
- Manage and update firewall configurations across our enterprise network to align with operational and security needs.
- Deploy new firewalls, switches, routers, and network security devices in response to evolving threats and demands.
- Develop and propose innovative network security solutions to address operational challenges in routing and switching environments.
- Enhance security processes through thorough documentation and change management.
- Act as the primary resolver for complex network security issues, including escalation support.
- Ensure network security systems, switches, and routers are up-to-date with patches, firmware, and maintenance.
- Monitor and respond to security events in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Datacenter), with emphasis on network traffic analysis.

## Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in network security engineering, with hands-on focus on switching and routing.
- Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred.
- Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, ACLs), and best practices for secure routing and switching.
- Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and its network security services (e.g., VPCs, Security Groups).
- Experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump; and vendors including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of network security tasks.

## Preferred Skills and Experience
- Relevant network-specific certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, CCIE Security, JNCIP-SEC, PCNSE).
- Experience in multi-cloud environments and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform for network provisioning.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices tailored to network security integration.
- Experience building custom tools or integrations for enhancing network security operations.
- Interest in leveraging AI for network threat detection and automation.
- Contributions to open-source projects in network security or related tools.

## Compensation and Benefits
- $180,000 - $440,000 USD total compensation (base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks).

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