IT Network Engineer - Memphis

Maven Ventures; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXSI is seeking an experienced network engineer to design, implement, and support our campus and data center networks, including wireless infrastructure. You will lead projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and deploy NAC using 802.1X.

The role requires expertise in routing and switching, network automation, and documentation, with on-site work and occasional extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• OSI model familiarity and standard network layering.
• Experience with campus and data center networks.
• Proficient in scripting for automation (Python).
• Ability to document designs, configurations, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and troubleshooting of large-scale wired/wireless networks.
• Configure, install, and support campus and data center networks.
• Troubleshoot networking issues (wired and wireless).
• Support NAC deployment using 802.1X.
• Develop and enforce network policies and standards.
• Plan project roadmaps and timelines.
• Develop automation tools for enterprise networks.
• Monitor network health with internal/third-party tools.
• Create and maintain network documentation.

Skills

OSI model

Python scripting

Network monitoring

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Cisco Catalyst switches

Juniper switches

Arista switches

WLC / wireless controllers

802.1X NAC

BGP

DNS/DHCP/SNMP

Linux/Windows admin

Network monitoring tools

Job description

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 making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

SpaceXSI is looking for an experienced network engineer with expertise in networking technologies that support routing, switching, dynamic multicast, Wi‑Fi, network access control, automation, etc. This position will be directly involved with supporting and expanding our campus and data center infrastructure as well as our expansive wireless network using reliable and redundant design standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of large-scale, complex wired and wireless networks.
• Configure, install, and support campus and data center networks.
• Troubleshoot wired/wireless networking-related issues.
• Support the deployment of network access control (NAC) using 802.1X.
• Develop and enforce network policies and standards.
• Plan and prepare project roadmaps.
• Develop network automation tools to support our enterprise network.
• Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools.
• Create and maintain proper documentation of our networks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 2+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 5+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards.
• Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center-class switches.
• Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies.
• Network Access Control (NAC) using 802.1X.
• Wave Division Multiplexing and Fiber Optics.
• DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, LLDP.
• BGP routing.
• Switch port security features.
• Network monitoring tools.
• Network documentation.
• Linux/Windows system administration.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Industry-standard certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

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