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# Principal Network Engineer in Los Angeles

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Design Patterns, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Control, Network Installation Services, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Zero Trust Network Access, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Trivial File Transfer Protocols, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Information Technology
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/principal-network-engineer-los-angeles-31392165

## About the Role

With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we'd love for you to apply., * 8+ years of demonstrated experience in the Networking Architecture and Design, Network Implementation and Network Test Automation

 * Strong foundation in IT network and systems methodology (analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation support)

 * In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, TCP/IP).

 * Experience with logical design models (L2/L3, VPC, VDC, Datacenter Zones, Spanning Tree, VRF, VTP, VLANs, and cabling)

 * Working technical knowledge of network control protocols (QoS, PfR, PoE, NTP, DHCP), network management protocols (CDP, FTP, TFTP, SNMP)

 * Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, ITIL Foundations v3, etc.)

Nice to Have

 * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science or engineering

 * Technical certifications (i.e., Network+, MCSE, Security+)

## Description

You'll build the network foundations at the core of our mission that enable the development and operation of high-powered satellites - from our corporate offices, factory floor to test, launch, and on-orbit operations. You will define and evolve the architectures that connect people, systems, and missions to ensure resilient and high-performance networking across production labs, data centers, cloud environments, and global operations. In your first six months, you'll set the technical direction for how we design, secure, and operate networks that can keep pace with rapid hardware iteration and mission-critical timelines. As we scale your work will become a force multiplier - supporting increasingly powerful spacecraft, more complex missions, and the subsequent infrastructure required to deliver a new class of satellite technology. The networks you build will be foundational to how K2 Space designs, tests, launches, and operates the most capable satellites in the industry.

Responsibilities

 * Serve as the principal technical authority for enterprise networking, defining long-term network architecture and strategy aligned with business and security objectives

 * Architect, design, and govern large-scale, highly available, and secure network environments across data centers, cloud, hybrid, and global WANs

 * Own network reference architectures, standards, and design patterns, ensuring scalability, resiliency, performance, and operational consistency

 * Lead the design and execution of complex initiatives such as data center modernization, cloud networking transformations, SD-WAN deployments, and zero-trust network architectures

 * Evaluate network technologies, service providers, and vendors; make strategic recommendations on adoption, optimization, and deprecation

 * Mentor senior and staff-level network engineers, raising the technical bar and building organizational depth


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