Rocket Lab Corporation
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SeniorITNetworkEngineerII
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“Senior IT Network Engineer II at Rocket Lab Corporation. Skills: Network infrastructure design, Network infrastructure implementation, Network infrastructure operation, Firewall management, WAN/LAN networking, SD-WAN, Routing, VPNs. Design, implementation, and operation of all networks and firewalls relating to Corporate IT, Launch, Space Systems and their related Operations. Support of the infrastructure required at related sites across the USA”
Industry & Context.
Advanced problem solving and analytical skills; Able to see the big picture, make connections and appropriate decisions
Some travel may be required, Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including occasional overnight stays, Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus, Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, Must be physically able to commute to buildings, Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise, U. S. citizen, lawful U. S. permanent resident (i. e. , current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State and/or the U. S. Department of Commerce, as applicable (for US roles), Background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made (for NZ roles), Nationality checks (for NZ roles)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience in IT and a bachelor's degree OR equivalent years of work experience (12+ years total experience), 5+ of those years of experience in a network focused technology role, In-depth knowledge of Fortinet, Juniper or Cisco network switching and firewall setup, configuration, and management, Expert knowledge of WAN, SD-WAN, routing, IPSEC, SSL VPNs, firewalls, etc.
Nice to Have
Specialist qualification in area of expertise: CISM, AWS, Azure, Microsoft, etc., AWS and/or O365 & Azure enterprise environments, Advanced problem solving and analytical skills – able to see the big picture, make connections and appropriate decisions, One or more of the following: Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, Windows, Configuration Management, Automation, and/or Infrastructure as Code, One or more of the following: Server and Storage hardware, Backups, HA\DR\BC, Active Directory, Group Policy, Certificate Management (PKI), DNS, or DHCP, Security frameworks / technology: ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, etc.
What You'll Do.
and operation of all networks and firewalls relating to Corporate IT
Space Systems and their related Operations
Support of the infrastructure required at related sites across the USA
Deliver a global focus on all the network infrastructure and software
Provide subject matter expertise
and guidance to deliver and support for our highly reliable and available IT network infrastructure
and with a focus on continuous improvement to provide a reliable and secure network infrastructure
and deployment for network infrastructure
Champion the IT Infrastructure Standards at Rocket Lab
Establish WAN and LAN networking Standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Be a senior member of the team; Work with the other Network Engineers; Work with a team of world class IT, engineering, and business professionals
Communication Scope
Communicate verbally and in writing
Process & Methodology
Project scoping, Project planning, Project deployment
Full Job Description
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. IT Rocket Lab’s IT team is responsible for how our global teams access information and run operations across our computer systems, networks, and devices. Our hardworking IT team is a group of flexible problem-solvers working in a fast-paced environment but who also thrive under the challenge of supporting all of our proprietary systems and people, from finance to launch operations. SENIOR IT NETWORK ENGINEER II Located onsite at Rocket Lab's Long Beach, CA facility, the Senior IT Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of all networks and firewalls relating to Corporate IT, Launch, Space Systems and their related Operations. These systems include support of the infrastructure required at related sites across the USA so some travel may be required. Related systems include flat sat networks, loggers/telemetry servers, on orbit operations, remote operators, mission control room infra, and customer connectivity. WHAT YOU
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