Network Systems Engineer
Stoke Space · Cape Canaveral, Florida; Kent, Washington
Posted about 2 months ago · $133,560 - $200,340
or apply directly on Stoke Space 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days Stoke Space 's roles stay open a median of 63 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 94% of Stoke Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Stoke Space
- high 53 stale, 0 reposted of 70 open
- Hiring momentum
- 85 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Stoke Space 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Stoke Space .
About this role
As a Network Systems Engineer at Stoke, you will be responsible for deploying, documenting, and maintaining network architectures and cloud infrastructure integration to support the company's reusable launch vehicle, Nova. You will work hands-on with Juniper Networks technologies, ensuring network security compliance and optimizing performance while collaborating with various teams across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and enjoys taking ownership of their work.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Stoke Space as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in network engineering, including designing, monitoring, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN networks in enterprise/campus environments
- Hands-on experience with Juniper Networks devices and Junos OS, particularly EX Series switching platforms
- Exceptional understanding of the OSI model, IP networking standards, packet flow, and enterprise network design fundamentals
- Expert knowledge of switching and routing technologies, including VLANs, trunks, LACP, LLDP, RSTP/MSTP, ARP, VRRP, OSPF, BGP, and route redistribution
- Experience designing resilient campus/access-layer architectures using Juniper features such as Virtual Chassis, MC-LAG/ESI-LAG, redundant uplinks, and structured aggregation/access designs
- Ability to configure, validate, and troubleshoot Junos routing, switching, ACL/firewall filters, interface behavior, optics, PoE, DHCP relay, and management-plane access
Nice to have
- Advanced Juniper campus networking experience, including Mist Wired Assurance, Marvis, configuration templates, switch adoption, telemetry, and fleet lifecycle management
- Experience with Junos automation and observability using tools such as NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI, Ansible, Git-based configuration management, or similar workflows
- Experience with network access control and segmentation technologies such as 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, role-based access, MACsec, private VLANs, and policy-driven ACLs
- Experience with AWS network infrastructure, including VPC networking, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, routing, and hybrid connectivity
- Experience migrating from Ubiquiti, MikroTik, or other lower-end network platforms into enterprise Juniper-based designs
What you get
- Equity in the form of stock options
- Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
- 10 holidays including an end-of-year closure
Worth weighing
- Fast-paced startup environment may require quick adaptation and self-direction
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work location
- Occasional travel to other Stoke facilities may be required
- Role involves hands-on work which may not suit those preferring a more strategic or managerial position
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Listed by Stoke Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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