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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Sr. Network Engineer (Starshield)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

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. The Sr. Network Engineer will drive the operation, build, and deployment of the Starshield service provider network, supporting critical national security missions while managing network performance and security.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage and expand network interconnections, network co-location sites and points of presence (POPs)

Manage network infrastructure and deployments to Top Secret datacenters

Improve network performance and reliability based upon system performance metrics, including capacity planning, failure detection and remediation

Assist in capacity augmentation and network optimization deployments

Lead network integration and troubleshooting efforts

Collaborate with hardware, software, and network engineers to improve the Starshield network design

Assist in updating system configuration and firmware

Build automation for network devices, operational and deployment tools

Mentor and train junior network engineers

Qualification

Network designLayer-1 experienceNetwork security functionsCisco certificationRouting protocolsTeam collaborationEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering discipline AND 5+ years of professional networking experience deploying enterprise network solutions or cloud and web-scale networks; OR 7+ years of professional networking experience deploying enterprise network solutions or cloud and web-scale networks in lieu of a degree

Professional Layer-1 experience (e.g., transport, DWDM, optical fiber, circuit troubleshooting, activations, etc.)

Hands-on experience with the build-out and deployment of hardware at datacenters and interacting with datacenters (e.g., remote hands, cross-connect execution, etc.)

Experience bringing up switches, routers, firewalls and servers

This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment

Must be willing to travel domestically and globally in the future when needed

Must be available for on-call rotations

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred

Master's degree in a technical or engineering discipline

Experience with physical troubleshooting of fiber & circuits

Deep understanding of service provider networks including but not limited to: Connectivity (Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6 and MPLS), Routing (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), Switching and routing, Internet services (subscriber provisioning, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, NTP)

Experience implementing network security functions

Cisco, Juniper, Arista or other industry certification

Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance