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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Cape Canaveral, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, Linux, DevOps, Revision Control Systems, IPv4, IPv6, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Data Streaming, Subversion, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Data Logging, Scripting, Git, Information Technology, Puppet, Open Network Automation Platform - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glsfpb ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 5+ years of network automation, DevOps, network engineering, or site reliability engineering experience OR 8+ years of experience in network automation. + Experience with Linux operating system + Automation skills in Python, Go, shell, bash, and/or other languages PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Experience with networking protocols, their application and traffic types: TCP/IPv4/IPv6, gaming, voice, video, broadcast, streaming etc. + Experience with source code and version control tools such as Git or Subversion + Comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate to the responsibilities + Understanding of fundamental networking + Experience with managing hundreds to thousands of network assets in an automated environment + Experience with Puppet, Ansible, or other automation frameworks + Ability to run projects independently + Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed + Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral, + To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\_kb\_article\_page&sys\_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) . ## Description SpaceX is looking for an experienced Sr. Network Automation Engineer to help build the tools necessary to support our large and growing network infrastructure. 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 designing, manufacturing and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites as well as human space flight. 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