Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer to build tools supporting a large, high-speed network for rockets, spacecraft and launch infrastructure.

You will develop Python automation, manage configurations, and help scale operations while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Onsite work is required at Starbase, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5+ years in network automation, or 8+ years exp with a HS diploma in lieu.
• TCP/IPv4/IPv6, voice/video/broadcast traffic familiarity.
• Python, Go, shell scripting proficiency and Linux OS comfort.
• Git or Subversion for version control.
• Manage hundreds to thousands of network assets in automation.
• Puppet/Ansible or similar automation frameworks.
• Ability to lead projects independently and document work clearly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python scripting

Linux OS

Networking fundamentals

Documentation

Mentorship

Independent project work

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or STEM

8+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Git

Puppet

Ansible

Shell/Bash

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. IT NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER

the company 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.
• Linux operating systems.
• 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.

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. § 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.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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