IT Network Engineer - Onsite Data Center & Wireless

Starlink

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Engineer to support campus and data center networks enabling reliable operations for rockets, spacecraft, and launch activities. The role requires hands-on provisioning and maintenance of switches, APs, NAC, and wireless infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has OSI model expertise, data center switch experience, and CCNA/CCNP/JNCIS/JNCIP certifications. This is an onsite role with potential for weekend work to support critical timelines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of network engineering experience.
  • Equivalent experience: 5+ years with high school diploma acceptable in lieu of a degree.
  • Strong understanding of OSI model and networking standards.
  • Experience with data center switches from Cisco/Juniper/Arista.

Responsibilities

  • Procure, configure, and install network hardware including switches, APs, UPS and PDUs.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across campus and data center.
  • Plan outages with stakeholders for software updates and hardware refreshes.
  • Perform wireless surveys and implement coverage solutions.
  • Configure and troubleshoot NAC and security features.
  • Gather network requirements and create implementation plans with vendors.
  • Build and maintain IDF rooms according to standards.
  • Monitor network health using in-house and third‑party tools.
  • Create and update network documentation and manage hardware inventory.

Skills

OSI model understanding
Data center switches
Wireless LAN controllers
WDM & fiber optics
DNS/DHCP/SNMP
Port security features
Network monitoring
Documentation
Linux/Windows administration
Certifications (CCNA/CCNP/JNCIS/JNCIP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or STEM

Tools

Cisco Catalyst data center switches
Juniper data center switches
Arista data center switches
Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers
WDM and fiber optics
NAC and security features
DNS/DHCP/SNMP monitoring tools
Automation tools
Linux/Windows administration tools
Network certifications (CCNA/CCNP/JNCIS/JNCIP)

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Engineer to support campus and data center networks enabling reliable operations for rockets, spacecraft, and launch activities. The role requires hands-on provisioning and maintenance of switches, APs, NAC, and wireless infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has OSI model expertise, data center switch experience, and CCNA/CCNP/JNCIS/JNCIP certifications. This is an onsite role with potential for weekend work to support critical timelines.

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