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Sr. IT Network Engineer

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Last seen by MeritLog September 8, 2026Source: GreenhouseSource version: greenhouse-job-board-v1

MeritLog read this listing from SpaceX's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 8, 2026.

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Location: Starbase, TX

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What the role asks for

What you'd do

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

What they're asking for

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 7+ of years professional network engineering experience; OR 10+ years of professional network engineering experience in lieu of a degreeEducation
Expert understanding of the OSI model and network standardsSkillPreferred
Hands on experience with the following:SkillPreferred
Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, and Arista data center class switchesSkillPreferred
Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologiesSkillPreferred
Network Access Control (NAC) using 802.1XSkillPreferred
Wave Division Multiplexing and Fiber OpticsSkillPreferred
DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, LLDPSkillPreferred
Switch port security featuresSkillPreferred
Network monitoring toolsSkillPreferred
Network documentationSkillPreferred
Linux/Windows system administrationSkillPreferred
Experience with Python scriptingSkillPreferred
Industry standard certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIECredentialPreferred
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as neededSkillPreferred
Must have valid driver's licenseCredentialPreferred
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. Learn more about the ITAR here.SkillPreferred

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Job description

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. SR. IT NETWORK ENGINEER 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+ of years 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. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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