Senior Network Engineer - Enterprise
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