Senior IT Network Engineer - Space Systems & Security

rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior IT Network Engineer II to design, implement, and operate networks and firewalls across Corporate IT, Launch, and Space Systems from the Long Beach, CA site. You will ensure reliable, secure connectivity for global teams and related operations.

Responsibilities include leading upgrades, providing SME guidance, planning deployments, documenting environments, and driving cost-effective network practices while travel to related sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT with 12+ years total experience
• 5+ years in a network focused technology role
• In-depth knowledge of Fortinet, Juniper or Cisco network switching and firewall setup, configuration, and management
• Expert knowledge of WAN, SD-WAN, routing, IPSEC, SSL VPNs, firewalls

Responsibilities

• Be a senior member of the team delivering global network infrastructure to support rocket and operations teams
• Provide SME guidance to deliver and support reliable and available IT network infrastructure
• Lead upgrades, maintenance, and continuous improvement for a reliable and secure network
• Lead scoping, planning, and deployment for network infrastructure aligned with annual goals
• Champion infrastructure standards and ensure cyber security and policy compliance
• Document environments and support, improve reporting on usage and uptime

Skills

Networking expertise

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Fortinet

Juniper

Cisco

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior IT Network Engineer II to design, implement, and operate networks and firewalls across Corporate IT, Launch, and Space Systems from the Long Beach, CA site. You will ensure reliable, secure connectivity for global teams and related operations.

Responsibilities include leading upgrades, providing SME guidance, planning deployments, documenting environments, and driving cost-effective network practices while travel to related sites may be required.