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# IT Network Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **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, Information Systems, 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 Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Simple Network Management Protocols, Network Routers, Scripting, Network Access Control, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Data Center Networking, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Network Support, Performance Monitor, Enterprise Integration, Cisco Switches, Cisco, Network Optimization
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/it-network-engineer-top-secret-clearance-hawthorne-ca--41eee008-456b-4b4e-823b-c13007367d49

## About the Role

Network Architecture/Engineering, Top Secret Clearance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Network Security, Network Design, Network Performance/Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Network Architecture/Engineering, Technical Support, Network Support, * 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, * Active Top Secret or TS/SCI with Polygraph. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing, * 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

* 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