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Jobs via Dice • Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Role & seniority: Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer
Stack/tools: Linux; Python, Go, shell/bash; Git/Subversion; Puppet, Ansible or similar; networking protocols (TCP/IPv4/IPv6); automation frameworks; large-scale network asset management
Build and maintain network automation tools for switch configs, backups, software updates, logging, monitoring, and alerting
Create scripts to automate manual network processes; act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools
Improve uptime/performance, scale operations via automation; mentor junior engineers; collaborate with network engineers
Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering/math or 5+ years (or 8+ years) in network automation/DevOps/network engineering/SRE
Linux proficiency
Automation skills in Python, Go, shell/bash (or equivalent)
Experience with networking protocols and traffic types (TCP/IPv4/IPv6, real-time media)
Experience with Git or Subversion; Puppet/Ansible or similar tools
Ability to manage large automated environments (hundreds to thousands of assets); strong communication; ability to run projects independently
Comfortable with mission-critical systems; ITAR/compliance awareness
Location & work type: Cape Canaveral, FL area; on-site; extended hours and weekends as needed; ITAR/posture requires security checks/clearance readiness
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.
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 corporate network Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools and software used by the network engineering team Innovate ways to scale with automation and operational improvements Collaborate closely with network engineers to create highly operable and maintainable infrastructure Provide mentorship to junior engineers
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 5+ years of network automation, DevOps, network engineering, or site reliability engineering experience OR 8+ years of experience in network automation. Experience with Linux operating system Automation skills in Python, Go, shell, bash, and/or other languages
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
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Learn more about the ITAR here.
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