Mission-Critical Network Administrator (Data Center & Campus)

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Administrator to maintain a stable campus and data center network supporting rockets, spacecraft, and launches. You will configure switches, access points, NAC features, and other security controls while coordinating outages and documenting changes.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, Cisco/Arista expertise, and onsite availability in a fast-paced high-tech environment. Equal opportunity employer and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 3+ years of professional network administration experience.
• On-site work required; hybrid or remote work not considered.

Responsibilities

• Procure, configure, and install network hardware: switches, access points, UPS, and PDUs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues.
• Plan and coordinate network outage windows with stakeholders for software updates, hardware refreshes, and general network maintenance.
• Perform wireless surveys to determine coverage gaps and implement solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot network access control (NAC) and other security features.
• Perform job walks with customers, vendors, and contractors to gather network requirements and create implementation plans.
• Build and maintain IDF rooms across campus in accordance with network standards.
• Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools.
• Create and update network documentation.
• Manage network hardware inventory.

Skills

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Juniper

Arista switches

Cisco wireless LAN controllers

WDM & fiber optics

DNS

DHCP

SNMP

IP helpers

AR

CDP

LLDP

CCNA

CCNP

JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Administrator to maintain a stable campus and data center network supporting rockets, spacecraft, and launches. You will configure switches, access points, NAC features, and other security controls while coordinating outages and documenting changes.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, Cisco/Arista expertise, and onsite availability in a fast-paced high-tech environment. Equal opportunity employer and strong communication skills are essential.