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Senior Network Engineer full_time

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Senior Network Engineer, reporting to the IT Manager, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.  As a Sr. Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure, with a specific focus on the aerospace sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network engineering, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting of complex network environments. Additionally, experience in the aerospace industry is highly desirable.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities 

  • Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure solutions tailored to the unique requirements of the aerospace industry. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather network requirements, design scalable solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives. 
  • Configure and maintain network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers, to support high-performance and reliable network connectivity. 
  • Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems, to protect against cybersecurity threats. 
  • Monitor network performance, analyze traffic patterns, and optimize network configurations to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance. 
  • Troubleshoot network issues and implement timely resolutions to minimize downtime and impact on operations. 
  • Document network designs, configurations, and procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and maintain accurate network documentation.
  • Stay updated with the latest networking technologies, trends, and best practices, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications 

  • 5+ years experience designing, deploying, and managing complex critical network infrastructure 

Preferred Skills and Experience 

  • Strong expertise in networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and VLANs 
  • Strong experience with deploying and maintaining EVPN-VXLAN environments
  • Hands-on experience with Juniper OS and FortiGate 
  • Experience with network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. 
  • Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, or Nagios. 
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex network issues. 
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Relevant certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent are a plus.
Salary Range: California
$140,000—$185,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
 
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.

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