IT Network Engineer

SpaceX•Memphis, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an IT Network Engineer experienced in networking technologies that support routing, switching, VoIP, and Wi-Fi. The role is part of the IT Networking team, which maintains a stable, reliable, and diverse network supporting the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight. The engineer will support campus and data center networks, including live data center build environments, using reliable design standards. The role suits a strong communicator who can document work in a ticketing system, multitask, resolve issues to prevent failures, and work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. The position is onsite; hybrid and remote work are not considered. Overtime and occasional weekends may be required to support launches and critical project timelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or another STEM discipline and at least 3 years of professional network engineering experience; OR at least 5 years of professional network engineering experience and a high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree.
Must be willing to work overtime and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
Must meet the stated ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the OSI model and network standards.
Experience with Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center-class switches.
Experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies.
Knowledge of Wave Division Multiplexing and fiber optics.
Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, and LLDP.
Knowledge of switch port security features.
Experience with network monitoring and automation tools.
Experience with documentation and procedural installation.
Linux and Windows system administration experience.
Industry-standard certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, or JNCIP.

Responsibilities

Procure, configure, and install network hardware, including switches, access points, UPS units, and PDUs.
Troubleshoot and resolve network issues.
Plan and coordinate network outage windows with stakeholders for software updates, hardware refreshes, and general network maintenance.
Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps and implement solutions.
Configure and troubleshoot network access control (NAC) and other security features.
Conduct job walks with customers, vendors, and contractors to gather network requirements and create implementation plans.
Build and maintain campus IDF rooms in accordance with network standards.
Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools.
Create and update network documentation.
Manage network hardware inventory.