Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will:

1. Support ongoing Engineering testing and Project needs
2. Network Design and Implementation
3. Network Configuration Management
4. Network Operations
5. Network Topology documentation and Asset Management
6. Capture all applicable documents on the EA Asset Inventory Database (AIM) and ensure compliance with NASA standards - Produce required reports for management

Qualifications:

1. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area or experience in the field. Bachelor's degree with experience managing a complex Network.
2. Possess a good understanding of LAN, WAN, WLAN, VLAN, and Ethernet.
3. Full understanding of the 7 layers of the OSI model, their functions and purpose.
4. Extensive knowledge of network device types and their use cases.
5. Understanding of different media types, such as UTP, Coaxial, Fiber Optic.
6. Familiarity with various network operating systems, including Cisco IOS and Juniper JunOS.
7. Proficient in installing and configuring Windows 10 and TCP/IP protocol.
8. Proficiency in creating scripts or programs to automate tasks.
9. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
10. Good organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
2. Experience in ServiceNow or any other workflow automation platforms.
3. Windows Server Update Services.
4. CCNA or CCNP certification.
5. JNCIA certification.
6. Experience with Microsoft Office.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.