Sr. IT Network Engineer

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Experienced network engineers with expertise in enterprise infrastructure and automation will find this complex, infrastructure-focused role at SpaceX.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years of network engineering experience and a background in enterprise infrastructure design
    — “Bachelor’s degree ... 7+ of years professional network engineering experience
  • Individuals with hands-on experience in Cisco, Juniper, and Arista data center switches and wireless technologies
    — “Hands on experience with the following: Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center class switches
  • Professionals skilled in network automation and policy development for large-scale systems
    — “Develop network automation tools to support our enterprise network

Things to consider

  • The role requires extended hours and weekend availability, which may impact work-life balance
    — “Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • U.S. citizenship or legal residency is mandatory due to ITAR export regulations
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific experience with enterprise network design and automation in your resume and interviews
    — “Lead the design, implementation and troubleshooting of large-scale, complex wired and wireless networks
  • Emphasize your hands-on work with Cisco wireless LAN controllers or similar technologies
    — “Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies
  • Showcase your ability to enforce network policies and standards through documented projects
    — “Develop and enforce network policies and standards
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Python scripting and system administration for IT infrastructure tools
    — “Linux/Windows system administration, Experience with Python scripting
  • Include certifications like CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE to align with preferred qualifications
    — “Industry standard certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • design and implement large-scale networks
  • develop network automation tools
  • monitor network health
Typical background
network engineeringnetwork design

Skills & requirements

Required

Network EngineeringNetwork DesignTroubleshootingAutomation

Preferred

Linux/windows System AdministrationPython ScriptingIndustry Standard Certifications

Stack & domain

NetworkingRoutingSwitchingDynamic MulticastWi-fiNetwork Access ControlAutomationCisco CatalystJuniperArista Data Center Class SwitchesCisco Wireless LAN ControllersNetwork Access Control (nac) Using 802.1xWave Division Multiplexing And Fiber OpticsDNSDHCPSNMPIP HelpersARPCDPLLDPBGP RoutingSwitch Port Security FeaturesNetwork Monitoring ToolsLinux/windows System AdministrationPython ScriptingCCNPCCIEJncipJncieProblem-solvingTeamworkLeadershipCommunicationITNetwork Engineering

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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

Linux/Windows system administration

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

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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 to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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