Sr. IT Network Engineer

About the role

SpaceX is looking for an experienced network engineer with expertise in networking technologies that support routing, switching, dynamic multicast, Wi-Fi, network access control, automation, etc. This position will be directly involved with supporting and expanding our campus and data center infrastructure as well as our expansive wireless network using reliable and redundant design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and troubleshooting of large-scale, complex wired and wireless networks
• Configure, install, and support campus and data center networks
• Troubleshoot wired/wireless networking related issues
• Support the deployment of network access control (NAC) using 802.1X
• Develop and enforce network policies and standards
• Plan and prepare project roadmaps
• Develop network automation tools to support our enterprise network
• Monitor network health using in-house and 3rd party tools
• Create and maintain proper documentation of our networks

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 7+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 10+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards
• Hands on experience with the following:
  • Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center class switches
  • Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies
  • Network Access Control (NAC) using 802.1X
  • Wave Division Multiplexing and Fiber Optics
  • DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, LLDP
  • BGP routing
  • Switch port security features
  • Network monitoring tools
  • Network documentation
  • Linux/Windows system administration
  • Experience with Python scripting
  • Industry standard certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE

Additional Requirements

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must have valid driver's license

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.