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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, Microsoft Windows, 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 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:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=889db62480b7720f

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Windows support?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 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

## 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


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