Senior Network Engineer

Description

Welcome to SSC – Swedish Space Corporation, the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular. With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more. SSC also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications.

We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.

If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as Senior Network Engineer
. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

As Senior Network Engineer, you'll lead, plan, and execute Network Services for daily operations and future development of SSC's Global Network, including security solutions with high-level automation for customer missions and internal SSC requirements. You'll work with in a well-defined, global, and maintainable network architecture while ensuring customer network solutions are delivered on schedule with exceptional quality.

• Education & Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of network engineering experience in medium to large corporations
• CCNP certification with progress toward CCIE preferred

• Expert knowledge of Cisco products including routers, switches, access points, and firewalls
• Strong experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama
• Solid understanding of routing protocols (BGP), switching, IP/VPN, and MPLS
• Fluent English communication skills

• Experience with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ISE, and Cisco wireless solutions
• Cisco Academy program or similar formal training

You're a collaborative team player who thrives on working with cutting-edge technology and solving complex technical challenges. You're service-oriented, well-organized, and communicate effectively. You're comfortable taking technical leadership when needed and can operate effectively in high-availability environments where rapid, professional problem-solving is essential.

• Lead project-based initiatives to deliver new services for customers and internal teams, including structured operational handovers.
• Provide senior-level technical guidance across all SSC projects, both internal and customer-facing.
• Support new customer onboarding and project initiatives in collaboration with SSC Business Development.
• Lead and execute internal Network Services initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Contribute to the development, optimization, and ongoing support of SSC’s global network and associated systems.
• Act as third-line technical support for the SSC organization and the Network Operations Center (NOC).
• Drive standardization of network services aligned with SSC operational requirements and industry best practices.
• Contribute to automation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and service reliability.
• Continuously enhance the performance, resilience, and security of the global network infrastructure.
• Ensure all Network Services systems and services are fully documented, maintained, and up to date.
• Participate in complex Network Services troubleshooting as required.
• Oversee and actively participate in preventive maintenance activities across network services.
• Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement network security controls, segmentation, and monitoring.

• This is a full-time position with a flexible work arrangement of 3 days per week in our Spring House, PA office and 2 days per week working from home
• Personal development opportunities and challenging technical projects
• Join a team of dedicated professionals shaping the future of the space…