IT Network Engineer

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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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 supporting the campus and data center network, including live build environments. Key responsibilities include procuring, configuring, and installing hardware like switches, access points, UPS, and PDUs. The engineer will troubleshoot issues, perform wireless surveys, manage network access control, and maintain IDF rooms. Required technical skills include experience with routing, switching, VoIP, and Wi-Fi. Preferred expertise includes Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista switches, fiber optics, Wave Division Multiplexing, and protocols like DNS, DHCP, and SNMP. Candidates should also possess Linux or Windows administration skills and relevant industry certifications.

Skills

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

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 or equivalency and 5+ years of professional network engineering experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for Department of State authorization.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends as necessary.
Understanding of the OSI model and network standards (preferred).
Experience with Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, Arista, and wireless LAN controllers (preferred).