Senior Network Reliability Engineer

Blue Origin•Littleton, CO

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About The Position

This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS) and supports Blue Origin’s Quartz program, which is building a global network of Blue Origin-owned and operated ground infrastructure. Quartz will provide communications services between Earth and space for Blue Origin businesses and external customers. The team designs and operates ground stations that connect space to Earth. As a Ground Network Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain highly available, resilient network infrastructure connecting global ground stations. The role combines networking expertise, automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to create a scalable, robust, and secure network environment. Your work will support communications with launch vehicles and spacecraft and contribute to spaceflight missions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of relevant experience architecting, developing, and deploying scalable and maintainable network infrastructure.
Experience in network architecture, device installation, configuration, and monitoring.
Experience developing and managing network device configurations in multi-vendor environments.
Deep understanding of protocols including TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, and MPLS; routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS; and network services including DHCP, DNS, and NTP.
Experience coding in higher-level languages such as Python, Go, Rust, or C++.
Strong organization, teamwork, and technical written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated resourcefulness in previous assignments.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Juniper networking platforms; JNCIS-ENT, JNCIS-DevOps, JNCIP, or higher certifications are a plus.
Experience with Palo Alto Networks security platforms.
Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-series guidance, including SP 800-57, and FIPS 140-2/140-3 requirements.

Responsibilities

Design and document end-to-end network topology for multiple sites and a Network Operations Center (NOC).
Define and implement WAN/LAN architecture, including primary and backup circuits, switching, and routing.
Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and out-of-band management devices.
Develop and implement IP addressing plans and VLAN configurations.
Establish and maintain network security architecture, including firewalls, VPN tunnels, and access control lists.
Conduct system hardening, vulnerability scanning, and remediation of findings.
Implement and manage network monitoring and observability platforms to ensure network health and performance.
Coordinate with service providers for circuit installation and troubleshooting.
Create and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and as-built documentation.
Develop and automate network health reporting and trend analysis.
Lead Quartz cybersecurity compliance activities.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on company intent and other factors; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.