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IT Network Administrator

SpaceX

Starbase, TX · 3+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 1, 2026

At a glance

Experience
3+ years experience
Workplace
Hybrid
Location
Starbase, TX

About the role

  • SpaceX is looking for a network administrator with experience in networking technologies that support routing, switching, VoIP, and Wi-Fi.
  • This employee will be a member of the IT Networking team, which is responsible for maintaining a stable, reliable, and diverse network supporting the design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight.
  • This position will support the campus and data center network, including live data center build environments, using reliable design standards.

Responsibilities

  • Procure, configure, and install network hardware: switches, access points, UPS, and PDUs.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network issues.
  • Plan and coordinate network outage windows with stakeholders for software updates, hardware refreshes, and general network maintenance.
  • Perform wireless surveys to determine coverage gaps and implement solutions.
  • 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.
  • Build and maintain IDF rooms across campus in accordance with network standards.
  • Monitor network health using in-house and third-party tools.
  • Create and update network documentation.
  • Manage network hardware inventory.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 3+ years of professional network administration experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State under ITAR regulations.
  • Must be able to work onsite.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted.

Preferred qualifications

  • Understanding of the OSI model and network standards.
  • Cisco Catalyst, Juniper, 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, LLDP.
  • Switch port security features.
  • Network monitoring tools.
  • Industry-standard certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIS, or JNCIP.

Workplace

  • This role requires you to be onsite; hybrid or remote work will not be considered.

Skills

  • Routing
  • Switching
  • VoIP
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cisco Catalyst
  • Juniper
  • Arista
  • Wave Division Multiplexing
  • Fiber Optics
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • SNMP
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  • Linux
  • Windows
  • CCNA

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