IT Network Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 74 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 Engineer

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The IT Network Engineer joins the IT Networking team to maintain a stable, reliable, 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 like 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 fiber optics and Wave Division Multiplexing. Core competencies include knowledge of the OSI model, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, and Linux/Windows system administration to ensure seamless connectivity for critical aerospace production and launch operations.

Skills

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

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 3+ years of professional network engineering experience.
High school diploma and 5+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience with networking technologies supporting routing, switching, VoIP, and Wi-Fi.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
U.S. citizenship, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee status for ITAR compliance.
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and wireless technologies (preferred).

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