Senior IT Network Engineer II

Description

The company builds rockets, spacecraft and critical subsystems, with missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. It is one of the fastest-growing space companies in the world.

The IT team keeps global teams connected to information and operations across computer systems, networks and devices. It supports everything from finance to launch operations, including the company's proprietary systems.

This senior role covers the design, build and running of all network and firewall infrastructure for Corporate IT, Launch, Space Systems and their operations. That includes flat sat networks, loggers and telemetry servers, on-orbit operations, remote operators, mission control room infrastructure and customer connectivity, plus sites across the USA.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior member of a team that builds and supports the global network infrastructure and software used by engineers and space operations staff.
• Advise on and support a highly reliable, highly available network that serves the Space Systems team.
• Lead network upgrades and maintenance, always looking for ways to improve reliability and security.
• Lead scoping, planning and deployment of network projects that support the annual operating plan.
• Drive adoption of IT infrastructure standards across the company, covering policy and cybersecurity compliance, consistent environment management, automated builds, reliability, high availability and disaster recovery.
• Make sure the team delivers effective support, with clear reporting on usage, uptime and support levels, and thorough documentation of environments.
• Keep costs under control.
• Work with the other network engineers to set WAN and LAN standards.
• Collaborate with experienced IT, engineering and business colleagues.

Requirements

• At least 8 years in IT plus a bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience, for 12+ years in total.
• At least 5 of those years in a network-focused role.
• In-depth knowledge of setting up, configuring and managing Fortinet, Juniper or Cisco switching and firewalls.
• Expert knowledge of WAN, SD-WAN, routing, IPsec, SSL VPNs and firewalls.
• Nice to have: a specialist certification in your area, such as CISM, AWS, Azure or Microsoft.
• Nice to have: experience with AWS, or with O365 and Azure enterprise environments.
• Nice to have: strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to see the big picture, connect issues and make sound decisions.
• Nice to have: experience with one or more of Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, Windows, configuration management, automation or infrastructure as code.
• Nice to have: experience with one or more of server and storage hardware, backups, HA/DR/BC, Active Directory, Group Policy, certificate management (PKI), DNS or DHCP.
• Nice to have: knowledge of security frameworks or technology such as ISO 27001 or NIST 800-171.

Conditions

Based onsite at the Long Beach, CA facility. Some travel to sites across the USA may be required.

Base pay range for California only: $124,500 - $160,000 USD. Level and pay are set case by case, based on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience.

The role may involve long periods of sitting, standing, walking and computer work, with occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust and fumes in production areas.

For US offices only: to meet US space technology export rules (ITAR), you must be a US citizen, a lawful permanent resident, a lawfully admitted refugee or asylee, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State and/or Department of Commerce, as applicable.

For New Zealand offices only: background checks, including nationality checks, will be run before any offer. You must be eligible to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data. You may be ineligible if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a NATO member country, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.

Benefits

• Company stock as part of total compensation, alongside competitive base pay, with the chance for your stake to grow as the company expands.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
• Medical plans: HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP with a significant company contribution to the HSA.
• Dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, disability and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick time and 11 paid holidays, plus paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and drinks.
• 50% employee discount on the company merch store, plus other employee discounts.