Launch IT Network Engineer II: Infra & Security

Rocket Lab USA; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking an IT Network Engineer II - Launch, onsite at our Wallops, VA Launch Facility. You will deliver day-to-day IT support and advanced network expertise to Rocket Lab engineers while contributing to infrastructure projects across the organization.

You will collaborate with a world‑class IT and engineering team to design, deploy, and operate reliable systems that meet mission requirements, with a strong focus on security, availability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a network focused technology role and a bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience (6+ Years of work experience)
• Hands-on experience with the deployment of networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.)
• Understanding of networking concepts including network security, network architecture design, technical standards and deliverables, troubleshooting tools
• In-depth knowledge of at least one of Fortinet Firewalls, Juniper/Cisco Switches, Enterprise Network architecture or administration, Multicasting and Switching overlays, Network Monitoring tools and Packet capture practices, Linux/Windows system administration
• US citizenship is required, due to program requirements

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex technical issues across network infrastructure, systems, and integrations requiring escalated troubleshooting and analysis
• Deliver subject matter expertise and technical guidance to ensure optimal performance and availability of critical IT systems
• Drive upgrade and maintenance initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement, reliability, and security
• Implement and champion IT infrastructure standards for deployment and management across Space Systems environments
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting 24/7/365 Launch Mission Operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and optimize infrastructure solutions that meet organizational needs
• Implement and champion IT infrastructure standards for the deployment and management of Launch environments to ensure: Compliance with Rocket Lab Policies, cybersecurity policies, and simplified environment management

Skills

Networking hardware deployment

Network concepts & security

Fortinet/Juniper/Cisco expertise

Linux/Windows admin

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Fortinet Firewalls

Juniper/Cisco Switches

Network Monitoring tools

Packet capture tools

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking an IT Network Engineer II - Launch, onsite at our Wallops, VA Launch Facility. You will deliver day-to-day IT support and advanced network expertise to Rocket Lab engineers while contributing to infrastructure projects across the organization.

You will collaborate with a world‑class IT and engineering team to design, deploy, and operate reliable systems that meet mission requirements, with a strong focus on security, availability, and continuous improvement.