Network Engineer (Starshield)

TL;DR

Network Engineer (Starshield): Driving the operation, build, and deployment of the Starshield service provider network, supporting national security missions with an accent on network design, security, performance, and reliability. Focus on managing network interconnections, infrastructure deployments to Top Secret datacenters, and building automation for network devices and tools.

Location: Onsite in Hawthorne, CA. Must be willing to travel domestically and globally when needed. Requires US citizenship or permanent residency for ITAR compliance and ability to obtain Top Secret Security Clearance.

Salary: $120,000–$170,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, with Starshield specifically leveraging Starlink technology for national security efforts focused on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.

What you will do

• Manage and expand network interconnections, co-location sites, and Points of Presence (POPs).
• Oversee network infrastructure and deployments to Top Secret datacenters.
• Improve network performance and reliability, including capacity planning and failure remediation.
• Lead network integration and troubleshooting efforts.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and network engineers to enhance Starshield network design.
• Build automation for network devices, operational, and deployment tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical/engineering OR 4+ years of professional networking experience.
• 1+ year of networking experience with enterprise or cloud/web-scale networks.
• Hands-on Layer-1 experience (transport, DWDM, optical fiber, circuit troubleshooting).
• Experience with deployment of networking hardware (routers, modems, switches, firewalls).
• Deep understanding of service provider networks (Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Must conform to U.S. Government export regulations (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee).

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Experience implementing network security functions.
• Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or other industry certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability, life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, and 10+ paid holidays per year.
• Eligibility for long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, cash awards).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.