IT Network Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of classified networks
• Lead network integration and troubleshooting efforts
• Improve network performance and reliability using system performance metrics, including capacity planning, failure detection, and remediation
• Support capacity augmentation and network optimization deployments
• Assist with system configuration updates and firmware management
• Configure, install, and support campus and data center networks
• Support the deployment of network access control (NAC) using 802.1X
• Build automation for network devices, operational processes, and deployment tools
• Develop and enforce network policies and standards
• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 3+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 5+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• 1+ year of networking experience deploying enterprise network solutions and/or cloud and web-scale networks
• Layer-1 experience (e.g., transport, DWDM, optical fiber, circuit troubleshooting, activations, etc.)
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Hands-on experience with the deployment of networking hardware (routers, modems, switches, firewalls, etc..)
• Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standards
• Experience with physical troubleshooting of fiber and circuits
• Hands on experience with the following:
• Cisco Catalyst and Arista data center class switches
• Network Access Control (NAC) using 802.1X
• 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
• Cisco, Juniper, Arista or other industry certification
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI with Polygraph. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Must be willing to do some travel domestically and globally ( Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be available for on-call rotations
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Pay Range:
• IT Network Engineer: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00/per year
• ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
• SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will

Benefits

Additional Information

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. IT NETWORK ENGINEER - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE SpaceX is looking for an experienced network engineer to drive the build, deployment, and operation of classified IT networks which support critical national security missions. This position will own the network design and be responsible for proposing and implementing continual improvements to add more capabilities and customers. This position is also responsible for monitoring and improving network security, improving network performance and reliability, and optimizing network deployments.

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