IT Network Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX

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Location
Hawthorne, CA
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$130,000–$160,000 / yr
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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 - Top Secret Clearance

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SpaceX seeks a senior IT Network Engineer with Top Secret clearance to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of classified networks supporting critical national security missions. This role involves driving network improvements, enhancing security, and ensuring high performance and reliability through capacity planning and proactive monitoring. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in deploying enterprise and cloud-scale networks, hands-on expertise with Cisco Catalyst and Arista switches, and proficiency in Python scripting and Linux/Windows system administration. Key responsibilities include configuring hardware, developing automation scripts, and maintaining comprehensive documentation while adhering to strict network policies and standards.

Skills

Cisco Arista Linux Windows Python BGP SNMP DNS DHCP 802.1X OSI model network monitoring tools Terraform Kubernetes AWS CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and implementation of classified IT networks.
  • Improve network performance and reliability through capacity planning and failure detection.
  • Build automation for network devices, operational processes, and deployment tools.
  • Configure and support campus and data center networks using Cisco and Arista switches.
  • Develop and enforce network policies and standards while maintaining comprehensive documentation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and 3+ years of professional network engineering experience, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Expert understanding of OSI model, network standards, and hands-on deployment of enterprise network solutions.
  • Extensive experience with Cisco Catalyst and Arista data center class switches, BGP routing, and NAC using 802.1X.
  • Hands-on experience in physical troubleshooting of fiber and circuits, including Layer-1 transport and optical fiber issues.
  • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
  • Proficiency in Linux/Windows system administration, Python scripting, and network automation tools.

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