Senior Network Reliability Engineer Verified today

About the role

This position is part of the Blue National Security unit and supports the Quartz program. Quartz is building a global network of Blue Origin owned and operated ground infrastructure to provide reliable, flexible, and cost-effective communications services between Earth and space.

As a Ground Network Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain the highly available and resilient network infrastructure that connects our global network of ground stations. You will work with a dedicated team of engineers who are critical to the success of spaceflight missions.

Key responsibilities

• Design and document end-to-end network topology for multiple sites and a Network Operations Center (NOC)
• Define and implement WAN/LAN architecture, including primary and backup circuits, switching, and routing
• Configure and manage network hardware: routers, switches, firewalls, and out-of-band management devices
• Develop and implement IP addressing plans and VLAN configurations
• Establish and maintain network security architecture, including firewalls, VPN tunnels, and access control lists
• Conduct system hardening, vulnerability scanning, and remediation of findings
• Implement and manage network monitoring and observability platforms to ensure network health and performance
• Coordinate with service providers for circuit installation and troubleshooting
• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and as-built documentation
• Develop and automate network health reporting and trend analysis
• Lead Quartz cyber security compliance activities

Minimum qualifications

• B.S. or higher degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, 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 TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), and network services (DHCP, DNS, NTP)
• Experience coding in higher-level languages (Python, Go, Rust, C++, etc.)
• Highly organized team player with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness from 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)
• 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

Compensation

Base Pay Range:

• CA: $197,529 - $276,539.55
• CO: $181,626 - $254,275.35
• WA: $197,529 - $276,539.55
• VA: $197,529 - $276,539.55

Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
• Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Eligibility for performance bonuses and other benefits based on role type and job level

Background and eligibility

Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions. Additional checks may apply depending on role requirements (DBIDS for military installations, Commercial Motor Vehicle qualifications if applicable, or Merchant Mariner Credential for certain roles).