Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer

SR. IT NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER

SpaceX 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.