Top-Secret IT Network Engineer - TS/SCI

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Bonuses

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

SpaceX seeks an experienced IT Network Engineer to design, deploy, and operate classified networks supporting national security missions. You will own network design, implement improvements, and monitor security, performance, and reliability across campus and data center environments.

You will lead NAC/802.1X deployments, manage Layer-1 optics, and collaborate with teams on automation and documentation. A Top Secret clearance is required; some travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 3+ years of network engineering experience.
• 1+ year deploying enterprise networks or cloud/web-scale solutions.
• Layer-1 experience with fiber, DWDM, and related activations.
• Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment, and troubleshooting of classified networks.
• Drive network integration and performance improvements using metrics.
• Support NAC deployment and 802.1X onboarding.
• Develop network documentation and enforce standards.
• Build automation for network devices and deployment tools.

Skills

Network design

Troubleshooting

Performance optimization

Security practices

NAC 802.1X

Fiber/ DWDM knowledge

BGP routing

Cisco Catalyst

Arista data center switches

Linux/Windows admin

Python scripting

Industry certifications (Cisco/Juniper

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or STEM

Tools

Cisco Catalyst switches

Arista data center switches

NAC 802.1X

BGP routing

DNS/DHCP/SNMP

Job description

SpaceX seeks an experienced IT Network Engineer to design, deploy, and operate classified networks supporting national security missions. You will own network design, implement improvements, and monitor security, performance, and reliability across campus and data center environments.

You will lead NAC/802.1X deployments, manage Layer-1 optics, and collaborate with teams on automation and documentation. A Top Secret clearance is required; some travel may be needed.