Senior IT Network Engineer II

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior IT Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate networks and firewalls supporting Corporate IT, Launch, Space Systems, and related operations. The role is based onsite at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach, California facility and supports infrastructure at related sites across the United States, so some travel may be required. Supported systems include flat sat networks, loggers and telemetry servers, on-orbit operations, remote operators, mission control room infrastructure, and customer connectivity. As a senior member of the IT team, this role provides subject matter expertise and guidance for reliable, available, and secure network infrastructure supporting Space Systems. It leads network upgrades, maintenance, continuous improvement, and project scoping, planning, and deployment in support of Annual Operating Plan goals. The position also champions infrastructure standards, cybersecurity and policy compliance, automation, high availability, disaster recovery, effective support, clear reporting, comprehensive documentation, and cost control. The engineer collaborates with other Network Engineers to establish WAN and LAN standards and works with IT, engineering, and business professionals.

Requirements

At least 8 years of IT experience and a bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience with at least 12 years of total experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a network-focused technology role.
In-depth knowledge of Fortinet, Juniper, or Cisco network switching and firewall setup, configuration, and management.
Expert knowledge of WAN, SD-WAN, routing, IPsec, SSL VPNs, and firewalls.

Nice To Haves

Specialist qualification in an area of expertise, such as CISM, AWS, Azure, or Microsoft.
Experience with AWS and/or enterprise O365 and Azure environments.
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, including seeing the big picture, making connections, and making appropriate decisions.
Experience with one or more of Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, Windows, configuration management, automation, or infrastructure as code.
Experience with one or more of server and storage hardware, backups, high availability/disaster recovery/business continuity, Active Directory, Group Policy, certificate management (PKI), DNS, or DHCP.
Knowledge of security frameworks or technologies such as ISO 27001 or NIST 800-171.

Responsibilities

Deliver network infrastructure and software that enable Rocket Lab engineers and Space Operations personnel to support Launch and Space Systems capabilities.
Provide subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance for reliable and available IT network infrastructure supporting the Space Systems team.
Lead network infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, and continuous improvement to maintain reliable and secure systems.
Lead project scoping, planning, and deployment for network infrastructure supporting Annual Operating Plan goals.
Champion and implement infrastructure standards, including compliance with company policies and cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
Promote simplified and consistent environment management, automated builds and maintenance, system reliability, high availability, and disaster recovery.
Ensure effective team support, clear reporting on usage, uptime, and support levels, comprehensive environment documentation, and efficient cost control.
Work with other Network Engineers to establish WAN and LAN networking standards.
Collaborate with IT, engineering, and business professionals.

Benefits

Company stock as part of total compensation.
Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
Medical plans, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a company HSA contribution.
Dental and vision coverage.
Paid vacation and sick time.
11 paid holidays.
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
Paid parental leave.
Disability and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Subsidized EV charging.
Onsite fitness centers where available.
Discounted gym memberships.
Complimentary snacks and beverages.
50% employee discount on the company merchandise store.
Other employee discounts.