Sr. Network Engineer

Virgin Galactic•Tustin, CA

2d•$99,700 - $152,075

About The Position

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that will ignite your passion for designing cool and innovative products, are exceptionally creative, are a great problem solver and can make things happen - apply today! Virgin Galactic is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to help design, implement, secure, and support enterprise network environments across all company locations. This role will be hands-on and project-driven, with responsibility for day-to-day network operations, complex troubleshooting, network security, and long-term architecture improvements. You will work closely with internal IT teams as well as external vendors, carriers, and partners to ensure the network remains secure, scalable, stable, and highly available.

Requirements

Typically requires bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent level of experience with 8 years of hands-on experience in enterprise Network Engineering/Administration, Network Support, and/or Network Design.
Strong knowledge of network routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls, and network security best practices
Demonstrated experience building and troubleshooting complex network architectures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong time-management skills with the ability to multitask and manage priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts
Extensive experience with protocols and technologies such as: TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, STP/xSTP, HSRP, VTP, SNMP, SMTP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, PTP, CBRS, DWDM, RADIUS, TACACS+, IPSec, PPP, PPTP, 802.11 n/ac/ax, 802.1x, Multicast routing, Structured cabling, Fiber Optics, Microwave, Out-of-Band Management.
Strong grasp of Layer 1–7 troubleshooting and enterprise network operations
Experience with network monitoring tools and performance/availability monitoring systems
Experience with network access control (NAC) technologies and cloud-based web proxies
Strong understanding of cybersecurity and information security from a networking perspective
Multi-vendor network experience strongly preferred (Cisco, Dell, Brocade, Extreme, Palo Alto, etc.)
Firewall administration, configuration, and optimization in an enterprise environment (5+ years preferred)
Experience with firewall platforms such as Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, or Cisco
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across IT teams and other departments
Self-starter who takes ownership of work and professional development
Reliable and accountable — consistently meets commitments and project schedules
Proactive communicator with strong presentation and documentation skills
Supports the success of others through collaboration, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing
Able to organize and plan work for both self and team members when needed
Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas
Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behaviour
Must be able to work flexible hours outside of normal business hours
Be part of on call rotation
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods
Must be a “U.S. person” as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)
Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
Ability to routinely lift 20-30 lbs. and occasionally lift and move 40 lbs (unassisted)

Nice To Haves

Network certifications are a plus (CCNA, CCNP, Network+)
Azure networking experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Design, enhance, and support enterprise data, voice, and video networks across all Virgin Galactic locations
Ensure the network is secure, available, stable, efficient, and scalable
Implement, optimize, and manage internal and external network connectivity to support secure data transfer across multiple environments
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points
Configure and maintain Azure networking services
Complete network projects end-to-end, including planning, implementation, testing, documentation, and handoff
Support and enforce technical architecture policies, procedures, and standards
Serve as an escalation point for other IT team members and provide technical guidance in support of the broader application and systems environment
Work alongside vendors, clients, carriers, and technical staff to deliver network solutions and resolve issues
Provide expert-level troubleshooting across Layer 1–7, including spanning tree, link aggregation, ACLs, and routing protocols
Recommend network hardware purchases and track warranty/support renewal
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and support after-hours work as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the IT Infrastructure Manager
Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks
Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete projects
Perform other duties as assigned by management