Title: Network Engineer III

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R65348

Description:

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies.

As part of a hard-working team of specialists, technicians and engineers, you will directly support the network engineering environment for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the teams' impact on all aspects of networking from the enterprise core to the access layers of the industrial and corporate networks. You must have a passion for solving complex and interesting problems, adapting as needed to better this unique environment by working towards improving the network by way of scripting and automation. The Network Engineer is a member of the information technology department and reports directly to the Manager of Network Engineering.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and tools to automate network design, deployment, and operational management processes, with a focus on Juniper Networks devices and solutions.
• Work closely with network and security engineers translating network security requirements into automated workflows.
• Develop and maintain network device templates and configurations.
• Implement and manage network automation solutions using tools such as Ansible and Python.
• Integrate automation tools with other systems for monitoring and configuration control.
• Code review, testing, and validation of automation scripts and tools to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation scripts and network operations.
• Conduct training sessions and documentation to upskill staff in the use of network automation tools and best practices.
• Physical Requirements (Rack/Stack/Move network hardware)
• Participation in On-call rotation to provide 24/7 support with occasional weekend/holiday work.
• Periodic travel (up to 20%) is required for this role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of recent and continuous experience in traditional networking domains (routing, switching, firewalls, WAN, WLAN, etc.)
• 2+ years coding, scripting for complex network environments.
• 2+ years demonstratable experience with tooling, orchestration and automation in a Linux environment (Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git, CI/CD, APIs )

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with networking cloud and on-premises based infrastructure
• Familiarity with the Juniper networking platform (JNCIS-DevOps a plus)
• Familiarity with the Juniper networking platform
• Familiarity with the Palo Alto security platform
• Experience in aerospace, corporate, industrial and manufacturing environments

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.