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NETWORK OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (STARSHEILD) - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.

As a Starshield Network Operations Technician, you will be responsible for operating the new Starshield Network as it deploys and serves critical government programs around the world. You will manage changes and maintenance required to improve and sustain service for users while responding to real-time anomalies. You will work with engineers across disciplines and external partners to ensure that all problems are root-caused and mitigated to prevent future reoccurrence. This role is ideal for someone looking to join a fast-paced Network Operations team and support critical programs in the national interest.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Detect and triage emerging anomalies on satellites, ground stations, terrestrial network interop, terrestrial network interconnections, network co-location sites, and internet points of presences.
• Manage routine and emergency maintenance performed by SpaceX personnel and partner contractors.
• Measure, preserve, and improve the uptime and performance of the Starshield network.
• Follow, maintain, and improve processes used for managing the Starshield network.
• Support individual customer escalations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of professional experience in a network, IT, or security role, including but not limited to US Cyber Command, a network operation center (NOC), security operation center (SOC), etc.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to take on projects that require taking initiative and developing new expertise.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in mission-critical operations where outstanding attention to detail is required to ensure success.
• Experience creating documentation and procedures.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Certifications including Cisco, Juniper, CompTIA, or other industry certifications.
• Experience using SQL in a work environment.
• Familiarity with service provider and home networks technologies including but not limited to:
  • Connectivity (Ethernet, WiFi, WDM, IPv4 and IPv6)
  • Switching and routing
  • Internet services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, UPnP, NAT)
  • Knowledge and troubleshooting about most common consumer devices (NAS, IoT, Smart devices)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. 
  • Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be available to work scheduled shift, including holidays.
• This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Redmond, WA area.
• Must be available to work 12 hours a day on one or more of the following shifts:
  • Night-shift A (7pm – 7am)
    • Sunday - Tuesday w/ every other Wednesday
  • Night-shift B (7pm – 7am)
    • Thursday – Saturday w/ every other Wednesday
  • Day-shift A (7am – 7pm)
    • Sunday - Tuesday w/ every other Wednesday
  • Day-shift B (7am – 7pm)
    • Thursday – Saturday w/ every other Wednesday

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: 

Network Operations Technician (Starshield)/Level 1: $29.00/hour

Network Operations Technician (Starshield)/Level 2: $31.50/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.