Principle Network Engineer
About The Position
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we're developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin's mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we're developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin's mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience in networking roles, with a minimum of 7 years in a leadership position.
- Experience with cloud-based networking solutions and network virtualization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- A proactive approach to technology and business challenges.
- Passionate about Blue Origin's mission and capable of working in a high-paced, dynamic environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience implementing, and maintaining Juniper network devices
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining SD-WAN architectures
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining EVPN/VxLAN
- Proven experience implementing software design principals to effect configuration and deployment of network architectures to ensure consistency, and reliability at scale across an expanding enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive networking strategy aligned with Blue Origin's technological and business goals.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and management of our Enterprise network infrastructure.
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of the network services across all sites and platforms, including launch and manufacturing facilities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of networking professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and drive towards further automation, validation, to ensure consistent service
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and safety teams, to ensure integrated and secure network solutions.
- Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, and key customer partners to ensure high standards of service and the best value for the organization.
- Prepare and manage the networking budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions are implemented.
- Stay current with networking technologies and trends to proactively identify opportunities to enhance the organization's capabilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
