Design, implement, and harden enterprise and mission network infrastructure to NIST 800-171/53 standards; manage on-prem and Azure networking (Hub & Spoke, ExpressRoute, VPN), firewalls, wireless, automation (Ansible/Chef/Puppet), ensure low-latency telemetry/video for missions, troubleshoot and optimize performance, mentor junior engineers, participate in on-call rotations, and maintain architecture documentation and runbooks.
Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
Astrolab is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own the design, implementation, and security of our enterprise and mission critical network infrastructure. This role requires hardening networks to meet NIST 800-171/53 and integrate on-premises environments into our cloud platforms. This position reports to the IT Manager, Cloud & Infrastructure.
Astrolab is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own the design, implementation, and security of our enterprise and mission critical network infrastructure. This role requires hardening networks to meet NIST 800-171/53 and integrate on-premises environments into our cloud platforms. This position reports to the IT Manager, Cloud & Infrastructure.
What you'll do:
- Design and implement fault tolerant network architecture that aligns with NIST 800-171 and 53 frameworks
- Deploy, configure, and maintain network, wireless, firewall infrastructure across physical offices and cloud platforms
- Architect and manage Azure cloud networking topologies (Hub & Spoke architectures, Virtual WAN, Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways)
- Support mission operations by ensuring real-time, low-latency telemetry and video broadcast streams
- Use tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet to automate network and firewall configurations
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance of the network environments
- Act as the subject matter expert and primary escalation point for networking, cloud connectivity, and performance issues
- Mentor and coach entry/mid-level engineers interested in expanding their skillsets
- Participate in on-call rotations, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and perform root-cause analysis (RCA) for system outages
- Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation of architectural diagrams, deployment processes, and runbooks
What you'll bring:
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of professional experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure
- Experience configuring and supporting enterprise network infrastructure
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching technologies
- Experience administering enterprise firewalls
- Experience with TCP/IP networking, including routing, switching, DNS, and DHCP
- 6+ years of professional experience in network engineering
- Experience supporting network infrastructure in aerospace, defense, government, finance, or other regulated industries
- Experience administering Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Aruba, Silver Peak, or equivalent enterprise networking platforms
- Experience with BGP, OSPF, RADIUS, TACACS+, IPSec, Multicast, 802.1X, VRRP, or HSRP
- Experience supporting cloud or hybrid-cloud networking
- Experience with NIST/CMMC requirements
- Experience with IaC tools
- Relevant networking certifications
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical environments
Benefits and Perks
- Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Equity ownership in the company
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible PTO and parental leave
- Home office set up reimbursement
- Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
- Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
About
Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life. Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.
Astrolab, Inc. Hawthorne, California, USA Office
Hawthorne, CA, United States
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