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Job Description
Senior IT Network Engineer
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL (On-site)
- Relocation available Compensation: $125,000-$190,000 base (DOE) + equity + comprehensive benefits
This innovative aerospace company is building next-generation, fully reusable launch systems designed to make space transportation sustainable, reliable, and scalable. By radically lowering costs and increasing launch frequency, they are unlocking the potential of the space economy to benefit life on Earth. The team is mission-driven, collaborative, and engineering-first, with a culture of ownership and urgency as they race toward first launch.
Why Join
- Impactful Work: Build and secure the network backbone powering real-world launches.
- High Visibility: Directly support flight operations and launch complex infrastructure.
- Ownership & Growth: Lead network design, security, and compliance in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong Benefits & Equity: Competitive pay, stock options, relocation, and comprehensive healthcare.
As a Senior IT Network Engineer, you'll design, deploy, and maintain robust network infrastructure for enterprise systems and launch operations. You'll collaborate across IT, avionics, and software teams to ensure secure, high-performance networks that meet compliance standards (NIST, ISO) and scale with rapid company growth.
Responsibilities
- Architect, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, firewalls, cloud networking).
- Ensure network security through monitoring, proper configuration, and adherence to frameworks (NIST).
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to maintain secure network access policies.
- Lead upgrades, migrations, and integrations to support growth and evolving tech.
- Implement automation and monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve issues.
- Document network configurations, processes, and standard operating procedures.
- Provide on-site support for IT, avionics, and software teams at the Cape Canaveral launch complex.
- Occasional travel to additional facilities as needed.
- 5+ years of network engineering experience (designing, monitoring, troubleshooting enterprise LAN/WAN).
- Strong expertise in routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP, ARP).
- Hands-on experience with firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, etc.), VPNs, and enterprise Wi-Fi.
- Multi-vendor experience (Fortinet, MikroTik, Cisco, Ubiquiti).
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex issues independently.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident).
- Willingness to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL.
- Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.
- AWS networking experience.
- Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux.
- Experience in regulated industries (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA).
- Competitive base salary ($125K-$190K DOE).
- Stock option equity program.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid parental leave & 4 weeks PTO.
- 10 paid holidays (including year-end closure).
- Company-paid life & disability insurance.
- Wellness perks (on-site gym or monthly stipend).
- Dog-friendly offices & collaborative team culture.
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