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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.\nAbout this Role\nThe Network Engineer is responsible for the digital infrastructure that connects mission control to launch pads or test stands, engineering teams to spacecraft, and our entire enterprise to the stars and beyond. This isn't just about keeping networks running - it's about ensuring that when our rockets ignite and our spacecraft separate, every bit of telemetry flows flawlessly, every command reaches its destination, and every mission-critical system stays online. This role supports infrastructure and operations where downtime or poor performance could mean mission failure.\nThe ideal candidate is someone who thrives under pressure, thinks strategically about resilience and security, and understands that rockets and spacecraft don’t get a free second attempt.\nThis position will be 100% onsite at our test and manufacturing location in Briggs, Texas.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, implement, and troubleshoot network solutions based on business requirements.\nManage network projects, including upgrades and migrations, providing technical direction and user support.\nDesign, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall rules for network security, ensuring FIPS compliance.\nIdentify, propose, and implement improvements to network architecture to increase resilience and performance.\nConduct regular network assessments and plan necessary upgrades.\nCollaborate with IT teams to develop and implement network services and automation scripts.\nCollaborate with engineering teams to design and deliver network solutions for Launch and Spacecraft vehicles to support critical mission operations.\nCreate and maintain documentation of the network environment and operational procedures.\nPrepare reports and documentation outlining findings and proposed solutions.\nRequirements\n5+ years of experience in designing, monitoring, and troubleshooting campus, datacenter, and WAN networks.\nExtensive knowledge of network protocols, including LAN/WAN technologies, routing, switching, QoS, network security, traffic flow analysis, BGP, OSPF Routing, VXLAN, and network automation.\nExperience with automation and scripting tools (e.g., Ansible, Python).\nExpertise with network infrastructure hardware and software (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista).\nProficiency in firewall configuration and network security protocols (e.g., Palo Alto).\nExperience with network monitoring systems (e.g., PRTG, Zabbix, Grafana).\nStrong communication and collaboration skills in a fast-moving, dynamic work environment.\nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills.\nAbility to resolve mission-critical, high-risk issues quickly.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.\nProfessional certification (e.g., CCNP, CCIE).\nExperience with AWS network infrastructure.\nExperience with Industrial Network devices and infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with Docker or Kubernetes.\nFamiliarity with virtualization technologies.\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Windows Server and Linux.\nFamiliarity with agile/scrum methodologies.\nUnderstanding of FIPS compliance requirements.\nFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.\nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\nFirefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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