# Sr. IT Network Engineer (Top Secret Clearance) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Hawthorne, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-01
- Apply by: 2026-11-15
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8859065002?gh_jid=8859065002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-sr-it-network-engineer-top-secret-clearance/

## About the role

SpaceX is looking for an experienced senior network engineer to drive the build, deployment, and operation of classified IT networks which support critical national security missions. This position will own the network design and be responsible for proposing and implementing continual improvements to add more capabilities and customers. This position is also responsible for monitoring and improving network security, improving network performance and reliability, and optimizing network deployments. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 1+ year of networking experience deploying enterprise network solutions and/or cloud and web-scale networks
- Layer-1 experience (e.g., transport, DWDM, optical fiber, circuit troubleshooting, activations, etc.)
- Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance

Tags: Information Technology - Corporate

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