Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer

Spacex; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer to build tools supporting a large, growing network that underpins production, launch, and operations. You will join the IT Network Engineering team to automate switch configurations, backups, updates, logging, and monitoring in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

The role requires onsite work with the team, a strong documentation habit, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while delivering scalable automation solutions for a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM field with 5+ years in network automation
• 8+ years in network automation with high school diploma or equivalent in lieu of a degree
• Experience with TCP/IPv4/IPv6, voice/video networking and related protocols
• Automation in Python, Go, shell, or bash and other languages

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Network automation

Python

Go

Shell/Bash

Git/Subversion

Puppet/Ansible

Networking fundamentals

Project ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or STEM

Tools

Git

Subversion

Puppet

Ansible

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. IT NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for an experienced Network Automation Engineer to build the tools that support a large and growing network infrastructure, including live data center build environments. 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 design, manufacturing, and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites, and human spaceflight. 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 network.
• Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools and software used by the network engineering team.
• Scale networks with automation and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with network engineers to create operable and maintainable infrastructure.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional network automation, network engineering, or site reliability engineering experience; OR 8+ years of network automation experience and high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Networking protocols and traffic types: TCP, IPv4/IPv6, voice, video, broadcast, and streaming.
• Automation in Python, Go, shell, bash, and/or other languages.
• Source control tools such as Git or Subversion.
• Managing hundreds to thousands of network assets in an automated environment.
• Puppet, Ansible, or other automation frameworks.
• Ability to run projects independently.
• Understanding of fundamental networking.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
• 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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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