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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. IT Network Engineer - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $215,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Border Gateway Protocol, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), OSI Models, Multicasting, Network Monitoring, Routing, Simple Network Management Protocols, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, Network Access Control, Computer Network Technologies, Juniper, Data Center Networking, Information Technology, Wireless Technologies, Cisco Switches - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18134705?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18134705%2FSr-It-Network-Engineer-California-Hawthorne ## About the Role * 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, * 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, * 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. ## Description 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., * 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 ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)