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SpaceX • Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Role & seniority
Stack / tools
Linux, Python (primary automation language), Go, shell/bash
Automation frameworks: Puppet, Ansible (or similar)
Version control: Git, Subversion
Networking basics: TCP/IPv4/IPv6, network asset management
Top 3 responsibilities
Build network automation tools for switch configs, backups, software updates, logging, monitoring, and alerting
Create Python scripts to automate manual network processes; act as technical product owner for network infrastructure tools
Improve uptime/performance of the corporate network; mentor junior engineers; collaborate with network engineers to scale and maintain infrastructure
Must-have skills
Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering/math or related field with 5+ years in network automation/DevOps/network engineering or 8+ years in network automation
Linux experience; strong automation skills (Python, Go, shell/bash)
Experience with network automation, scalable asset management, and basic networking fundamentals
Nice-to-haves
Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IPv4/IPv6, streaming/media, voice, etc.)
Proficiency with Git/Subversion and automation tools (Puppet, Ansible)
Ability to manage multiple projects independently; strong communication with customers, peers, and management
Experience handling mission-critical/sensitive systems
Location & work type
Cape Canaveral, Florida (ITAR-controlled environment)
On-site with potential exte
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 of enabling human life on Mars. SR. IT NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for an experienced 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.
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