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Senior Network Security Engineer

Muon Space
Location
San Jose, CA
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Information Systems
Salary
$184,000 - $208,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of network engineering and/or network security experience
  • Hands-on experience designing and operating Cisco Meraki network environments
  • Experience with Cloudflare services such as WARP, WAF, DNS, DDoS protection, and Zero Trust (ZTNA)
  • Experience securing cloud networks in AWS and GCP
  • Strong understanding of network security fundamentals, including firewalls, segmentation, VPN, and zero-trust architectures
  • Familiarity with network monitoring, logging, and incident detection and response
Nice to have
  • Experience supporting U.S. Government programs
  • Experience with CUI data handling
  • Experience with EAR/ITAR-controlled data handling
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco/Meraki, Cloudflare, AWS or GCP security) or an active or eligible U.S. security clearance
What the job really is

Muon is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to design, secure, and operate their network and cloud environments. The role involves managing Cisco Meraki infrastructure, Cloudflare services, and securing AWS and GCP networks while collaborating with IT and engineering teams to protect sensitive data. This position requires onsite work in San Jose, CA, five days a week.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $184,000 - $208,000
  • Competitive equity grant
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Short & long term disability and life insurance
  • Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Things to weigh
  • Onsite work required five days a week in San Jose, CA
  • Role involves handling export-controlled information, requiring U.S. citizenship or eligibility for export authorization
  • Salary range provided, but final compensation based on skills and experience assessed during the interview process
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