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Network Systems Engineer

Stoke Space

Kent, WA · full time · Mid

$133,560 – $240,450

Listed on Stoke Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role manages enterprise network infrastructure for a aerospace startup building reusable launch vehicles, requiring deep expertise in Juniper networks, security compliance, and the ability to design resilient systems for mission-critical operations. It suits experienced network engineers who thrive in fast-paced startups and want to work on infrastructure that directly supports space technology.

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What they ask for

Required

  • 5+ years network engineering experience in enterprise/campus environments
  • Hands-on Juniper Networks and Junos OS experience, especially EX Series switches
  • Expert knowledge of switching and routing protocols (VLAN, trunks, LACP, LLDP, RSTP, MSTP, ARP, VRRP, OSPF, BGP)
  • Experience designing resilient campus architectures with Virtual Chassis and MC-LAG/ESI-LAG
  • Ability to integrate enterprise switching with firewalls and VPN platforms
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with packet captures and telemetry
  • Enterprise WiFi design and implementation experience
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related STEM field, or equivalent experience
  • ITAR eligibility as U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Nice to have

  • Advanced Juniper campus networking with Mist Wired Assurance and Marvis
  • Junos automation experience with NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI, Ansible, or Git-based configuration management
  • Network access control and segmentation technologies (802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, MACsec, private VLANs)
  • AWS network infrastructure experience (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect)
  • Migration experience from Ubiquiti or MikroTik to enterprise Juniper
  • Familiarity with Windows Server, Linux, DNS, DHCP, identity platforms
  • Aerospace, launch operations, or safety-critical network environment experience
  • Compliance framework experience (NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, ITAR)

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