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K2 Space Corporation · 16 hours ago

Network Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

K2 Space Corporation is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, aiming to unlock unprecedented performance across various orbits. The Network Engineer role involves hands-on experience in building, supporting, and troubleshooting networks that connect production labs, data centers, and cloud systems, contributing to the infrastructure that powers high-powered satellites.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in deploying, configuring, and maintaining network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and wireless systems

Support network monitoring and troubleshooting efforts across offices, production labs, data centers, and cloud environments

Help configure and maintain firewalls, VPNs, and other security controls under the guidance of senior engineers

Assist with documenting network configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures

Support connectivity and access for corporate IT systems, lab equipment, and mission-critical operations

Participate in routine network maintenance, upgrades, and change management activities

Escalate complex or critical issues to senior engineers, providing clear observations and documentation

Learn and apply best practices for network performance, security, and reliability

Collaborate with IT, Security, and Engineering teams to support operational needs and technical projects

Qualification

Networking ArchitectureNetwork ImplementationNetwork Test AutomationNetworking ProtocolsNetwork Control ProtocolsNetwork Management ProtocolsSecurity ProtocolsRelevant CertificationsIT Network MethodologyTechnical Certifications

Required

5+ years of 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, & cabling)

Working technical knowledge of network control protocols (QoS, PfR, PoE, NTP, DHCP), network management protocols (CDP, FTP, TFTP, SNMP) and security protocols (SSH, HTTPS, AAA, IPSec, TrustSec)

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