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Senior Network Engineer - Enterprise

northwoodspace

Torrance, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Architectural Design, Automation, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Systems, Computer Science, DNS (Domain Name System), Firewall Administration, Firewalls, Government, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Local Area Network (LAN), Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Network Design, Network Integration, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, Remote Access, Satellite Communications, Security Clearance, Security Monitoring, Team Player, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Torrance, CA
POSTED
Today
About Northwood:

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company focused on connecting space and Earth. The world runs on space. Space will run on Northwood. Our global ground network ensures that missions ranging from national security, to global connectivity, to disaster response can unlock their full potential and operate every day without fail.

Role:

We're building the internet for space. Help us network the enterprise.

Northwood is deploying a global network of phased array ground stations for mission-critical government and commercial space communications. We need a Senior Network Engineer - Enterprise to design and manage the internal network infrastructure that supports our facilities, workforce, and ground station operations.

Responsibilities:
  • Design campus and facility networks - Build LAN infrastructure for corporate offices and ground station facilities. Design network architectures that support both traditional enterprise workloads and specialized satellite communication systems.
  • Implement zero-trust network architecture - Deploy network segmentation, microsegmentation, and zero-trust access controls. Build secure network zones for ITAR-controlled systems and government workloads.
  • Deploy and manage wireless infrastructure - Design and implement enterprise WiFi networks across multiple facilities. Ensure secure wireless access for corporate users and isolated networks for operational systems.
  • Integrate cloud networking - Design hybrid connectivity between on-premises facilities, AWS Commercial/GovCloud environments, and Cloudflare's backbone. Implement VPN solutions and private connectivity for multi-cloud architectures.
  • Manage network security appliances - Deploy and configure firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network security monitoring. Work with security teams to implement network-based security controls.
  • Implement SD-WAN and remote access - Design secure remote access solutions for distributed workforce. Deploy SD-WAN solutions to connect ground station facilities and corporate offices.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline AND 5+ years of enterprise networking experience; OR 7+ years of enterprise networking experience
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise switching and routing, VLAN design, and network segmentation
  • Experience with wireless network design and deployment (Cisco, Aruba, or similar platforms)
  • Strong understanding of network security, firewalls, and zero-trust architectures
  • Experience with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or multi-cloud environments
  • Proficiency with enterprise networking vendors (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks)
  • Experience with network monitoring, automation, and troubleshooting tools
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Cloudflare (from DNS -> tunnels and more)
  • Industry certifications (CCNP, ACNP, or equivalent enterprise networking certifications)
  • Experience with SD-WAN solutions (Cisco SD-WAN, Silver Peak, VeloCloud)
  • Background in government/defense environments with security clearance requirements
  • Experience with NetBox, Ansible, or network automation tools
  • Knowledge of ITAR compliance and network isolation requirements
  • Experience integrating network infrastructure with identity management systems (Active Directory, Okta)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

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