Sr Network Engineer (Cleared)

About the role

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, focusing on space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain the automation frameworks that support the Blue Ring (I-SS) Mission Operations Center.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement standardized network design practices across In-Space-Systems sites and design scalable network solutions that support spaceflight operations
• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and tools to automate network design, deployment, and operational management processes across Blue Origin's multi-vendor, multi-site network environment
• Develop, secure, and maintain network equipment to support mission operations
• Proactively monitor network performance and health dashboards; triage and resolve issues with full ownership through resolution, including root cause analysis
• Support network capacity planning and lifecycle management across enterprise and industrial environments

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience architecting, developing and deploying scalable and maintainable network infrastructure
• Experience in network device installation, configuration, and monitoring
• Experience developing and managing network device configurations in multi-vendor environments
• Deep understanding of protocols including but not limited to (TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS), routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), and network services (DHCP, DNS, NTP)
• Experience coding in higher-level languages (e.g. Python, Go, Rust, C++, etc)
• Highly organized team player with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness from previous assignments
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Desired Experience

• With Juniper networking platforms (JNCIS-ENT, JNCIS-DevOps, JNCIP, or higher certifications a plus)
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks security platforms
• Experience with network monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., SolarWinds, Grafana, Prometheus, or similar)
• Experience with network capacity planning and lifecycle management
• Experience with cloud networking and hybrid on-premises/cloud infrastructure
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and GitOps workflows