Network Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:
Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace. At Venus, we’re looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.

The Role: Network Administrator
As a Network Administrator at Venus Aerospace, you will play a key role in maintaining and supporting the enterprise network infrastructure that powers our engineering, manufacturing, and business operations. Working closely with other IT professionals, you will help ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the organization's network environment across multiple locations. This role is focused on maintaining a resilient and scalable network infrastructure that enables the business to operate efficiently. You will administer and troubleshoot critical network infrastructure, implement approved network changes, and support configuration management and monitoring solutions that keep the business connected. Success in this position requires strong technical fundamentals, sound troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where network availability and security are essential.

If you're motivated by solving complex networking challenges, collaborating with a high-performing IT team, and supporting the infrastructure behind next-generation aerospace technology, you'll thrive in this role.  

What You'll Get To Do

• Configure and troubleshoot enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless networks, including VLANs, link aggregation, Layer 2/Layer 3 connectivity, and site-to-site VPNs
• Install, terminate, test, label, troubleshoot, and maintain copper and fiber network cabling, patch panels, network racks, and related physical infrastructure
• Implement network changes and infrastructure improvements while independently managing smaller networking projects
• Maintain centralized network configuration management systems and ensure configuration consistency across network devices
• Monitor network health, performance, and availability using monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity, performance, and infrastructure issues across enterprise environments
• Collaborate with systems, security, and IT teams to maintain reliable, secure, and high-performing network services
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures
• Provide Tier 2/3 network support for escalated IT issues, working directly with users to troubleshoot and resolve connectivity and network-related problems
• Perform routine maintenance, firmware upgrades, and lifecycle management activities to ensure a secure and reliable network environment

What You Have

• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in network administration or network support
• Experience administering enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, switching, routing, subnetting, and firewall concepts
• Experience supporting multi-site network environments and maintaining high network availability
• Experience using centralized network configuration management, monitoring, and alerting platforms
• Experience creating and maintaining accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with experience working directly with end users and collaborating with technical teams
• Network+, Security+, CCNA, or equivalent industry certification preferred

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience supporting network infrastructure in engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, or production environments
• Experience administering enterprise firewalls, including security policies, NAT, and traffic troubleshooting
• Experience planning and executing network infrastructure upgrades or improvements with limited supervision
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting dynamic routing protocols in multi-site network environments
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting redundant switching, routing, or firewall deployments in production environments

Location: On-site in Houston, TX

Benefits: Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision. We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive professional development opportunities.

ITAR Requirements

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State). You can learn more about ITAR   here.

Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please email View email address on us.fitly.work or call View phone number on us.fitly.work.This email and phone number were created exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages or any other purposes, such as following up on an application, third party staffing agencies, website technical issues, or any other issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Messages will be returned within five business days.

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