Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer

SpaceX

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Cape Canaveral, FL
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer

SpaceX seeks a Senior Network Automation Engineer to join its IT Network Engineering team in Cape Canaveral, responsible for maintaining and scaling the network infrastructure that supports rocket launches and spacecraft operations. The role involves building automation tools for switch configurations, creating Python scripts for process automation, and ensuring high uptime and performance of the corporate network. Key responsibilities include acting as a technical product owner for infrastructure tools, collaborating with network engineers to enhance operability, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in network automation, proficiency in Python and other scripting languages, knowledge of Linux, and familiarity with Puppet or Ansible frameworks.

What you'll do

  • Build network automation tools for switch configurations and backups.
  • Create Python scripts to automate manual network processes efficiently.
  • Measure and improve uptime and performance of corporate networks.
  • Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools used by team.
  • Innovate scaling methods with automation and operational improvements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of network automation or DevOps experience.
  • Experience with Linux operating systems and Python scripting for automation.
  • Proficiency in managing large-scale network assets through automation tools.
  • Understanding of networking protocols and their applications (TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6).
  • Familiarity with infrastructure management tools like Puppet, Ansible, Git, and Subversion.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor junior engineers.

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