Space-Grade Network Administrator

Spacex; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spacex is seeking an IT Network Administrator to join the IT Networking team. The role supports campus and data center networks for a high-tech environment involved in rocket design, manufacturing, and launches. Strong documentation, multitasking, and issue resolution are essential.

Preferred candidates have 3+ years in network administration, experience with Cisco/Juniper/Arista switches, and CCNA/CCNP or JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP certifications. On-site role; travel not required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional network administration experience.
• Experience with data-center class switches and wireless infrastructure.
• Ability to document work in a ticketing system and communicate clearly.

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 site 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

OSI model understanding

Wireless and security features

Documentation & ticketing

Linux/Windows admin

Network monitoring tools

Network design standards

Troubleshooting complex networks

Capacity planning & outages

Education

CCNA

CCNP

JNCIA

JNCIS

JNCIP

Tools

Cisco Catalyst switches

Juniper switches

Arista switches

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Spacex is seeking an IT Network Administrator to join the IT Networking team. The role supports campus and data center networks for a high-tech environment involved in rocket design, manufacturing, and launches. Strong documentation, multitasking, and issue resolution are essential.

Preferred candidates have 3+ years in network administration, experience with Cisco/Juniper/Arista switches, and CCNA/CCNP or JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP certifications. On-site role; travel not required.