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# Lead Network Operations Engineer

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Content Delivery Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, DDoS Mitigation, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Services, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Time Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Peering, Computer Network Operations, Juniper, Cisco
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-spacex-340403994184382/

## About the Role

+ 10+ years of industry experience operating global networks
 + 5+ years leading and managing teams
 + Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 + Ability to lead and grow team members
 + Able to create documentation and procedures for the team
 + Deep understanding of carrier networks including:
o Routing (BGP, OSPF, etc.)
o Subscriber Management (BNG)
o Anti-DDoS
o Internet Services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, etc.)
o Mobile IP

 + Possessing Cisco, Juniper or other industry certifications
 + Previous exposure to contract negotiations & vendor relationship management
 + Network peering, Content delivery networks, Data centers and collocation
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 + Must be willing to travel globally
 + Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

 + To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

## 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.
LEAD NETWORK OPERATIONS ENGINEER
As Lead for the Starlink Network Operations Engineering Team, you will be a part of designing and operating one of the largest networks in the galaxy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

 + Responsible engineer for the overall ISP network design, implementation and operation
 + Leading the Network Operations Team
 + Clear planning of project stages and identify critical milestones
 + Assist with recruiting, coaching and/or developing organizational talent
 + Maintain the uptime and performance of the network
 + Manage network interconnections, network collocation sites and points of presence


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