IT Network Administrator

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Memphis, TN
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 41 roles within 25 mi

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · IT Network Administrator

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The IT Network Administrator joins the IT Networking team to maintain a stable and diverse network supporting the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight. This role involves procuring, configuring, and installing network hardware such as switches, access points, UPS, and PDUs across the campus and data center. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting network issues, performing wireless surveys, managing network access control, and monitoring health using in-house and third-party tools. The candidate must utilize technologies including Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista switches, as well as Cisco wireless LAN controllers. Required skills encompass Wave Division Multiplexing, fiber optics, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, and Linux or Windows system administration to ensure reliable network standards for high-tech aerospace operations.

Skills

Routing Switching VoIP Wi-Fi Cisco Catalyst Juniper Arista NAC DNS DHCP SNMP ARP CDP LLDP Fiber Optics Wave Division Multiplexing Linux Windows Network Monitoring Tools CCNA CCNP JNCIA JNCIS JNCIP

What you'll do

Procure, configure, and install network hardware including switches, access points, UPS, and PDUs.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues to prevent system failures.
Plan and coordinate network outage windows for software updates and hardware refreshes.
Perform wireless surveys to identify coverage gaps and implement technical solutions.
Configure and troubleshoot network access control (NAC) and other security features.
Conduct job walks with stakeholders to gather requirements and create implementation plans.
Build and maintain IDF rooms across the campus in accordance with network standards.
Monitor network health using in-house and third-party monitoring tools.

What we're looking for

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
3+ years of professional network administration experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for Department of State authorization.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
Experience with routing, switching, VoIP, and Wi-Fi technologies.
Understanding of the OSI model, network standards, and fiber optics (preferred).
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Linux/Windows systems (preferred).

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