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Senior Network Reliability Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Production · first seen 2026-10-15
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Role Overview

This position is part of Blue National Security (BNS) and supports Blue Origin's Quartz program. Quartz is building a global network of Blue Origin owned and operated ground infrastructure providing reliable, flexible, and cost-effective communications services between Earth and space.

As a Senior Network Reliability Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain the highly available and resilient network infrastructure that connects the global network of ground stations. You will join a dedicated team of engineers critical to the success of spaceflight missions. This role requires deep technical expertise in networking, a passion for automation, and a commitment to applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to create a scalable, robust, and secure network environment.

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, including 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 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

Compensation

Base Pay Range: VA applicants $197,529.00 - $276,539.55; CO applicants $181,626.00 - $254,275.35. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, 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 regular employees (20+ hours/week)
  • Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays