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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in IT network administration
- Experience with networking technologies supporting routing, switching, VoIP, and WiFi
- Able to document work in a ticketing system
- Willingness to work extended hours and occasional weekends
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted
- Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements (US citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required authorizations)
- Understanding of the OSI model and network standards
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst and Arista switches
- Hands-on experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers or other wireless technologies
- Experience with Wave Division Multiplexing and Fiber Optics
- Experience with DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IP helpers, ARP, CDP, or LLDP
- Familiarity with switch port security features
- Experience with network monitoring tools
- Documentation and procedural installation experience
- Linux/Windows system administration experience
- Industry certifications such as CCNA or CCNP
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SpaceX and has not been reviewed or approved by SpaceX.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
SpaceX Insights
What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
