Sr. IT Network Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)

Linuxconfig; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Washington, DC seeks an experienced senior network engineer to build, deploy, and operate classified IT networks supporting national security missions. You will own network design, drive improvements, and enhance security, performance and reliability across campus and data center environments.

Primary responsibilities include leading design and troubleshooting, NAC deployment, automation, and documentation. Requires Top Secret/SCI/DOE clearance and willingness for travel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional network engineering experience; or 10+ years without a degree.
• 1+ year deploying enterprise network solutions or cloud/web-scale networks.
• Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and troubleshooting of classified networks.
• Lead network integration and troubleshooting efforts.
• Improve network performance and reliability using performance metrics.
• Support capacity augmentation and network optimization deployments.
• Assist with system configuration updates and firmware management.
• Configure, install, and support campus and data center networks.
• Support NAC deployment using 802.1X.
• Build automation for network devices and deployment tools.
• Develop and enforce network policies and standards.
• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation.

Skills

Networking hardware deployment

NAC deployment 802.1X

BGP routing

OSI model & standards

DNS/DHCP/SNMP/ARP/CDP/LLDP

Network monitoring tools

Network documentation

Python scripting

Vendor certifications (Cisco/Juniper/​

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or STEM + 7+ years experience; or 10+ years in lieu of degree

Tools

Cisco Catalyst switches

Arista data center switches

NAC tooling

Job description

Washington, DC

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.

SpaceX is looking for an experienced senior network engineer to drive the build, deployment, and operation of classified IT networks which support critical national security missions. This position will own the network design and be responsible for proposing and implementing continual improvements to add more capabilities and customers. This position is also responsible for monitoring and improving network security, improving network performance and reliability, and optimizing network deployments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design, implementation,and troubleshooting of classified networks
• Lead network integration and troubleshooting efforts
• Improve network performance and reliability using system performance metrics, including capacity planning, failure detection, and remediation
• Support capacity augmentation and network optimization deployments
• Assist with system configuration updates and firmware management
• Configure, install, and support campus and data center networks
• Support the deployment of network access control (NAC) using 802.1X
• Build automation for network devices, operational processes, and deployment tools
• Develop and enforce network policies and standards
• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 7+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 10+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• 1+ year of networking experience deploying enterprise network solutions and/or cloud and web-scale networks
• Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on experience with the deployment of networking hardware (routers, modems, switches, firewalls,etc..)
• Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards
• Experience with physical troubleshooting of fiber and circuits
• Hands on experience with the following:
  • Cisco Catalyst and Arista data center class switches
  • Network Access Control (NAC) using 802.1X
  • DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, LLDP
  • BGP routing
  • Switch port security features
  • Network monitoring tools
  • Network documentation
• Experience with Python scripting
• Cisco, Juniper, Arista or other industry certification
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI with Polygraph. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Must be willing to do some travel domestically and globally (<10%) in the future as needed
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be available for on-call rotations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range: Level 3: $155,000.00 - $215,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.

• 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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