Sr Network Reliability Engineer
$197,529–$276,540 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States or Denver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Design and document end-to-end network topology for multiple sites and the Network Operations Center, defining WAN/LAN architecture including primary and backup circuits, switching, and routing. Configure and manage network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls, and out-of-band management devices while developing IP addressing plans and VLAN configurations. Establish network security architecture with firewalls, VPN tunnels, and access control lists, conducting system hardening, vulnerability scanning, and remediation. Implement network monitoring and observability platforms to ensure health and performance, coordinate with service providers for circuit installation and troubleshooting, and automate network health reporting. Lead Quartz cyber security compliance activities and maintain comprehensive documentation including diagrams and as-built records. This role supports Blue Origin's Quartz program, building the ground infrastructure that connects Earth to space for reusable vehicle operations.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. or higher degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience architecting, developing and deploying scalable and maintainable network infrastructure
- Experience in network architecting, device installation, configuration, and monitoring
- Experience developing and managing network device configurations in multi-vendor environments
- Deep understanding of protocols 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
- Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness from their previous assignments
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive 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
- Experience with Juniper networking platforms (JNCIS-ENT, JNCIS-DevOps, JNCIP, or higher certifications a plus)
- Experience with Palo Alto Networks security platforms
- Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-series guidance, including SP 800-57, and FIPS 140-2/140-3 requirements
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