Sr. IT Network Engineer

SpaceX • Cape Canaveral, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an experienced network engineer to support and expand campus and data center infrastructure, as well as its extensive wireless network. The role involves applying reliable and redundant design standards across networking technologies including routing, switching, dynamic multicast, Wi-Fi, network access control, and automation. The position is onsite and requires availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or another STEM discipline and at least 7 years of professional network engineering experience; or at least 10 years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must work onsite; hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
• Must meet U.S. government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Expert 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.
• Experience with network access control (NAC) using 802.1X.
• Knowledge of wave division multiplexing and fiber optics.
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, and LLDP.
• Experience with BGP routing.
• Knowledge of switch port security features.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and network documentation.
• Linux and Windows system administration experience.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Industry-standard certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE.

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 and wireless networking issues.
• Support 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 the enterprise network.
• Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools.
• Create and maintain network documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior