Sr. IT Network Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. IT Network Engineer to design, implement and support our campus and data center networks, including wireless infrastructure. You will lead projects, enforce standards and develop automation, while ensuring reliable, scalable network services across SpaceX facilities.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of network experience, strong OSI knowledge, and hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper/Arista switches and NAC. CCNP/CCIE or JNCIP/JNCIE is preferred.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Develop and enforce network policies, standards and roadmaps.
• Develop network automation tools and monitor health with tools.
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation.

Skills

Network engineering

BGP routing

NAC 802.1X

Python scripting

OSI model expertise

Wired/Wireless design

Network monitoring

Education

B.S. in CS/Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Cisco data center switches

Juniper switches

Arista switches

WLCs/Wireless controllers

NAC 802.1X

DNS/DHCP/SNMP/LLDP

BGP routing

Python scripting

CCNP/CCIE/JNCIP/JNCIE

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. IT NETWORK ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for an experienced network engineer with expertise in networking technologies that support routing, switching, dynamic multicast, Wi-Fi, network access control, automation, etc. This position will be directly involved with supporting and expanding our campus and data center infrastructure as well as our expansive wireless network using reliable and redundant design standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design, implementation and troubleshooting of large-scale, complex wired and wireless networks
• Configure, install, and support campus and data center networks
• Troubleshoot wired/wireless networking related issues
• Support the deployment of network access control (NAC) using 802.1X
• Develop and enforce network policies and standards
• Plan and prepare project roadmaps
• Develop network automation tools to support our enterprise network
• Monitor network health using in-house and 3rd party tools
• Create and maintain proper documentation of our networks

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 7+ of years professional network engineering experience; OR 10+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards
• Hands on experience with the following:
  • Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center class switches
  • Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies
  • Network Access Control (NAC) using 802.1X
  • Wave Division Multiplexing and Fiber Optics
  • DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, LLDP
  • BGP routing
  • Switch port security features
  • Network monitoring tools
  • Network documentation
• Experience with Python scripting
• Industry standard certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must have valid driver's license
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail] .

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