SpaceX

IT Network Administrator

SpaceX$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of IT network administration experience
  • Familiarity with the OSI model and network standards
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Arista switches, and Cisco wireless technologies
  • Proficient in network protocols like DNS, DHCP, SNMP
  • Experience with network monitoring tools.
  • Knowledge of Linux/Windows system administration
  • Industry recognized certifications like CCNA or CCNP

Responsibilities

  • Procure, configure, and install network infrastructure hardware
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues effectively
  • Plan and coordinate network outages for maintenance activities
  • Configure network access control and security features
  • Conduct job walks to assess network requirements
  • Build and maintain IDF rooms to meet network standards
  • Monitor overall network health through appropriate tools
  • Maintain up-to-date network documentation
  • Manage network hardware inventory

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment in the aerospace industry
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative projects like space launches
  • Potential for career growth in a high-tech sector
  • Engagement with cutting-edge networking technologies
  • Dynamic team dedicated to maintaining a critical network infrastructure
Full Job Description
IT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

SpaceX is looking for a network administrator with experience in networking technologies that support routing, switching, VoIP, and WiFi. This employee will be a member of the IT Networking team which is responsible for maintaining a stable, reliable, and diverse network. This network supports the designing, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human space flight. The position will be directly involved with supporting the campus network using our reliable design standards. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, able to document work in a ticketing system, excel at multi-tasking, resolve issues to prevent failures, and enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Procure, configure, and install network hardware, including switches, access points, UPS, and PDUs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues
  • Plan and coordinate network outage windows with stakeholders to perform software updates, hardware refreshes, and general network maintenance
  • Configure and troubleshoot network access control (NAC) and other security features
  • Perform job walks with customers, vendors, and contractors to gather network requirements, and create implementation plans accordingly
  • Build and maintain our IDF rooms across our campus in accordance to our network standards
  • Monitor network health using in-house and 3rd party tools
  • Continuously create and update network documentation
  • Manage our network hardware inventory

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 3+ years of experience in IT network administration

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Understanding of the OSI model and network standards
  • Hands-on experience with the following:
    • Cisco Catalyst and Arista data center class switches
    • Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies
    • Wave Division Multiplexing and Fiber Optics
    • DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, or LLDP
    • Switch port security features
    • Network monitoring tools
    • Documentation and procedural installation
  • Linux/Windows system administration
  • Industry standard certifications such as CCNA or CCNP

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2002

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