Sr. IT Network Engineer

Linuxconfig; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr IT Network Engineer to design, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale wired and wireless networks across campus and data centers, ensuring reliable, scalable performance and security. You will lead network automation, NAC deployment, and documentation, working with Cisco/Juniper/Arista gear and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance SpaceX's IT infrastructure.

The role requires expertise in BGP routing, 802.1X NAC, and Python scripting, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or STEM and 7+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 10+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong OSI model knowledge and networking standards
• Experience with large-scale wired and wireless networks and data centers

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
• Deploy 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

Skills

OSI model

BGP routing

NAC 802.1X

Python scripting

Network monitoring

Network documentation

Data center switches

Cisco Catalyst

Juniper switches

Arista switches

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

10+ years in lieu of degree

Tools

Cisco Catalyst switches

Juniper switches

Arista switches

Wireless LAN controllers

NAC 802.1X tooling

Wave Division Multiplexing

Fiber optics

DNS/DHCP/SNMP

IP helpers

ARP/CDP/LLDP

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 of enabling 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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