Description:

The role is part of the Blue National Security unit andsupportsBlue Origin’s Quartz program.Quartz is building out a global network of Blue Origin owned and operated ground infrastructure. Quartz will be used by Blue Origin businesses and external customers providing reliable, flexible, and cost-effective communications services between Earth and space.

TheQuartzteamis looking for experienced personnel to join their team.Werea group of problem-solvers with diverse skillsets, building andoperatingthe ground stations that serve as the critical link connecting space to Earth. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment,youcontribute innovative solutions whiledemonstratingpersonal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. This position will directlyimpactthe history of space exploration and demands your dedicated commitment to safe, reliable spaceflight.

As aGroundNetworkEngineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, building, andmaintainingthehighly availableand resilient network infrastructure that connects our global network of ground stations. You will join a dedicated team of engineers who are criticaltothe success of our spaceflight missions. This role requires a blend of deep technicalexpertisein networking, a passion for automation, and a commitment to applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to create a scalable, robust, and secure network environment. Your contributions will directlyimpactour ability to communicate with our fleet of launch vehicles and spacecraft, enabling our vision of millions of people living and working in space.

Responsibilities:

• Design and document the 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 network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and out-of-band management devices.

• Develop and implement IP addressing plans and VLAN configurations.

• Establish andmaintainnetwork 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 andmaintaincomprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and as-built documentation.

• Develop and automate network health reporting and trend analysis.

• Lead Quartz cyber security compliance activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S.or higher degreein computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science,computer engineering, or related fieldor equivalent experience

• 8+years ofrelevant experiencearchitecting,developingand deploying scalable and maintainable network infrastructure.

• Experience in networkarchitecting,device installation, configuration, and monitoring.

• Experience developing and managing network device configurations in multi-vendor environments

• Deep understandingofprotocols 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.

• Demonstratedtrack recordof resourcefulness from theirpreviousassignments.

• Ability to earn trust,maintainpositive 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.

Desired Qualifications: