ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.
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’LL GET TO DO:
Be a senior member of the team that delivers a global focus on all the network infrastructure and software that will enable Rocket Lab Engineers and Space Ops Personnel to deliver our world class Launch and Space System capabilities
Provides subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance to deliver and support for our highly reliable and available IT network infrastructure that support the Space Systems team
Lead upgrades, maintenance, and with a focus on continuous improvement to provide a reliable and secure network infrastructure
Lead project scoping, planning, and deployment for network infrastructure in support of Annual Operating Plan goals
Champion the IT Infrastructure Standards at Rocket Lab through the implementation of Standards for the deployment and management of the infrastructure environments to ensure:
Compliance with Rocket Lab Policies
Compliance with Cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures
Simplified and consistent environment management practices
Automated build and maintenance processes
Improvements to increase reliability of systems
System High Availability and Disaster Recovery
That the team is providing effective support
Clear and concise reporting on usage, uptime, support levels, etc.
Comprehensive documentation of environments and support
Efficient cost control
Work with the other Network Engineers to establish WAN and LAN networking Standards
Work with a team of world class IT, engineering, and business professionals
YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE 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.
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of…