SpaceX

Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer

SpaceX • $120K — $150K *
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science, plus 5+ years in network automation, DevOps, or related experience OR 8+ years in network automation alone
  • Proficient with Linux operating systems
  • Skilled in automation using Python, Go, shell, bash, or similar languages

Responsibilities

  • Build network automation tools for configurations, backups, updates, and monitoring
  • Create Python scripts to automate networking tasks
  • Measure and enhance corporate network uptime and performance
  • Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools
  • Innovate automation solutions for scalability and operational improvements
  • Collaborate with network engineers for maintainable infrastructure
  • Mentor junior engineers in the team

Benefits

  • Work with cutting-edge technology in space exploration
  • Opportunity to influence large-scale network infrastructure
  • Join a team dedicated to innovative aerospace solutions
  • Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
  • Potential for career growth within a leading aerospace company
Full Job Description
SR. IT NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for an experienced Sr. Network Automation Engineer to help build the tools necessary to support our large and growing network infrastructure. This employee will be a member of the IT Network Engineering team, which is responsible for maintaining a stable, reliable and diverse network. This network supports the designing, manufacturing and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites as well as human space flight. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, able to document their work, excel at multi-tasking and enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Build network automation tools to support switch configurations, config backups, software updates, logging, monitoring and alerting
  • Create Python scripts to automate manual network processes
  • Measure, maintain, and improve the uptime and performance of the corporate network
  • Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools and software used by the network engineering team
  • Innovate ways to scale with automation and operational improvements
  • Collaborate closely with network engineers to create highly operable and maintainable infrastructure
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 5+ years of network automation, DevOps, network engineering, or site reliability engineering experience OR 8+ years of experience in network automation.
  • Experience with Linux operating system
  • Automation skills in Python, Go, shell, bash, and/or other languages

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience with networking protocols, their application and traffic types: TCP/IPv4/IPv6, gaming, voice, video, broadcast, streaming etc.
  • Experience with source code and version control tools such as Git or Subversion
  • Comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate to the responsibilities
  • Understanding of fundamental networking
  • Experience with managing hundreds to thousands of network assets in an automated environment
  • Experience with Puppet, Ansible, or other automation frameworks
  • Ability to run projects independently
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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