Launch Network Architect: High Availability & Security

Telemetry Today LLC; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to implement, administer, and operate networks and firewalls supporting Launch Operations. You will lead upgrades, site commissioning, and set security standards across launch infrastructure, working in a senior, hands-on role.

You will manage HMIs, telemetry, logs, streams, and customer connectivity, collaborate with IT and engineering teams, and drive reliable, high-availability networks for critical missions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years IT experience with 4+ years in a platform-focused role.
• Expert knowledge of Juniper or Cisco switches and firewalls.
• Strong knowledge of WAN, SD-WAN, routing, IPSec, SSL VPNs and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage reliable, scalable network infrastructure for Rocket Lab launches.
• Administer networks and firewalls behind Launch Operations and related sites.
• Lead upgrades and site commissioning with focus on reliability and security.
• Provide SME support for high-availability network environments.

Skills

IT experience

Network Eng

Juniper/Cisco

Firewall mgmt

Documentation

Project lead

Tools

Kubernetes

VMware

Linux

Windows

DNS/DHCP

Job description

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to implement, administer, and operate networks and firewalls supporting Launch Operations. You will lead upgrades, site commissioning, and set security standards across launch infrastructure, working in a senior, hands-on role.

You will manage HMIs, telemetry, logs, streams, and customer connectivity, collaborate with IT and engineering teams, and drive reliable, high-availability networks for critical missions.