Senior IT Network Engineer: Lead Campus & Data Networking

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. IT Network Engineer to design, implement, and troubleshoot extensive wired and wireless networks across campus and data centers, including NAC, 802.1X, and automation tools. You will drive scalable architectures and contribute to documentation and security alignment.

You will also develop network automation scripts in Python, collaborate with IT and security teams, and support 24/7 operations to ensure reliable, standards-compliant connectivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or STEM required or 7+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center switches.
• Experience with NAC using 802.1X and with DNS/DHCP/IP helpers/ARP.

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.
• Support deployment of NAC using 802.1X.
• Develop and enforce network policies and standards.
• Plan and prepare project roadmaps.
• Develop network automation tools to support the enterprise network.
• Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools.
• Create and maintain documentation of networks.

Skills

OSI model

Network design

BGP routing

NAC 802.1X

Python scripting

Linux/Windows admin

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or STEM

10+ years network engineering experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Cisco Catalyst switches

Juniper switches

Arista switches

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers

NAC tooling (802.1X)

Network monitoring tools

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. IT Network Engineer to design, implement, and troubleshoot extensive wired and wireless networks across campus and data centers, including NAC, 802.1X, and automation tools. You will drive scalable architectures and contribute to documentation and security alignment.

You will also develop network automation scripts in Python, collaborate with IT and security teams, and support 24/7 operations to ensure reliable, standards-compliant connectivity.