Senior IT Network Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Starbase, TXBrownsville, TX
Posted: 41 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ 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 · Senior IT Network Engineer

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The Sr. IT Network Engineer joins the team to support and expand campus and data center infrastructure while maintaining an expansive wireless network using reliable and redundant design standards. This role involves leading the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of large-scale wired and wireless networks, developing automation tools for the enterprise network, and managing project roadmaps. The engineer will configure hardware, enforce network policies, and monitor health using in-house and third-party tools. Key technical requirements include expertise in Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista switches, as well as experience with 802.1X NAC, BGP routing, Wave Division Multiplexing, and Fiber Optics. The role also requires proficiency in DNS, DHCP, SNMP, and Python scripting for automation, alongside Linux and Windows system administration to ensure robust connectivity across the organization's complex infrastructure.

Skills

Cisco Catalyst Juniper Arista BGP 802.1X NAC Python Linux Windows Fiber Optics DNS DHCP SNMP Wi-Fi Network Automation Routing Switching Multicast

What you'll do

Lead the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of large-scale wired and wireless networks.
Configure, install, and support campus and data center network infrastructure.
Troubleshoot complex wired and wireless networking issues.
Support the deployment of network access control using 802.1X.
Develop and enforce network policies and standards.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all networks.
Develop automation tools to support the enterprise network.
Monitor network health using in-house and third-party monitoring tools.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and experience, or experience without a degree.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for Department of State authorization.
Experience with Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center switches (preferred).
Experience with wireless LAN controllers and 802.1X Network Access Control (preferred).
Knowledge of BGP routing, fiber optics, WDM, and standard protocols like DNS, DHCP, and SNMP (preferred).
Proficiency in Linux/Windows system administration and Python scripting (preferred).
Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE (preferred).
Must possess a valid driver's license.

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