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.