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# IT Network Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corporation
- **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Build Automation, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Modems, System Configuration, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Firmware, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Security, Network Planning and Design, Network Installation Services, Network Monitoring, Simple Network Management Protocols, Network Routers, Scripting, Network Access Control, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Data Center Networking, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Performance Monitor, Enterprise Integration, Cisco Switches, Cisco, Network Optimization
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9065380/it-network-engineer-top-secret-clearance

## About the Role

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

## Description

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., 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


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