Senior IT Network Engineer: Enterprise Networking & Equity

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX seeks an experienced Senior IT Network Engineer to design, implement and support its campus, data center, and wireless networks. You will lead configuration, troubleshooting, and automation efforts to ensure reliable, scalable infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have OSI expertise, Cisco/Juniper/Arista switches, 802.1X NAC, BGP, and Python scripting. This on-site role in Hawthorne requires extended hours and a strong security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering or related STEM with 7+ years of network engineering experience, or 10+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst/Juniper/Arista data center switches, Cisco wireless LAN controllers, NAC 802.1X, WAN fiber tech, and BGP routing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and troubleshooting of large-scale wired and wireless networks.
• Configure, install, and support campus and data center networks.
• Troubleshoot wired/wireless networking issues and NAC deployment (802.1X).
• Develop and enforce network policies and standards; plan project roadmaps.

Skills

Networking design

NAC 802.1X

BGP routing

Python scripting

Linux administration

Windows administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Cisco Catalyst switches

Juniper switches

Arista switches

Cisco/WLCs

Network monitoring tools

Job description

SpaceX seeks an experienced Senior IT Network Engineer to design, implement and support its campus, data center, and wireless networks. You will lead configuration, troubleshooting, and automation efforts to ensure reliable, scalable infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have OSI expertise, Cisco/Juniper/Arista switches, 802.1X NAC, BGP, and Python scripting. This on-site role in Hawthorne requires extended hours and a strong security posture.