About This Role
This IT Network Engineer role is a member of the IT Networking team, which is responsible for maintaining a stable, reliable, and diverse network. This network supports the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight. The position supports the campus and data center network, including live data center build environments, using reliable design standards.
Responsibilities
- Procure, configure, and install network hardware: switches, access points, UPS, and PDUs
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues
- Plan and coordinate network outage windows with stakeholders for software updates, hardware refreshes, and general network maintenance
- Perform wireless surveys to determine coverage gaps and implement solutions
- Configure and troubleshoot network access control (NAC) and other security features
- Perform job walks with customers, vendors, and contractors to gather network requirements and create implementation plans
- Build and maintain IDF rooms across campus in accordance with network standards
- Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools
- Create and update network documentation
- Manage network hardware inventory
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 3+ years of professional network engineering experience; OR 5+ years of professional network engineering experience and high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree
- Must be willing to work overtime and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted
Preferred Skills And Experience:
- Understanding of the OSI model and network standards
- Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center-class switches
- Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies
- Wave Division Multiplexing and fiber optics
- DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, LLDP
- Switch port security features
- Network monitoring and automation tools
- Documentation and procedural installation
- Linux/Windows system administration
- Industry-standard certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, or JNCIP
Important Details
- Work format: on-site only
Extra Section: 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.
