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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer (TS/SCI Required) - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $197,529.0 - $276,540.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Networking Hardware, IPv4, IPv6, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Service, Network Time Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Prometheus, TCP/IP, Scripting, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Juniper, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Palo Alto Networks - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86938529/1 ## About the Role * B.S.or higher degreein computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science,computer engineering, or related fieldor equivalent experience * 8+years ofrelevant experiencearchitecting,developingand deploying scalable and maintainable network infrastructure. * Experience in network device installation, configuration, and monitoring. * Experience developing and managing network device configurations in multi-vendor environments * Deep understandingofprotocols including but not limited to (TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS), routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), and network services (DHCP, DNS, NTP) * Experience coding in higher-level languages (e.g.Python, Go, Rust, C++,etc) * Highly organized team player with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills. * Demonstratedtrack recordof resourcefulness from theirpreviousassignments. * Ability to earn trust,maintainpositive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. * Must Possess andmaintainaTop Secret/SCIClearance Desired: * Experience with Juniper networking platforms (JNCIS-ENT, JNCIS-DevOps, JNCIP, or higher certifications a plus) * Experience with Palo Alto Networks security platforms * Experience with network monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., SolarWinds, Grafana, Prometheus, or similar) * Experience with network capacity planning and lifecycle management * Experience with cloud networking and hybridon-premises/cloud infrastructure * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles andGitOpsworkflows ## Description OurBlue Ring (I-SS)program is looking for experienced personnel to join their ground system team as a ground software engineer. We are a passionate group developing mobility missions that willimpactthe history of space exploration!We are a team with wide-ranging skillsets that value problem-solving. You will work in a fast-paced dynamic environment, contributing innovative solutions, whiledemonstratingpersonal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. This position will directlyimpactthe history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight. As aSeniorNetwork Engineer, you will helpbuild, integrate, andmaintainthe flight networkrequiredfor theBlue Ring (I-SS)Mission Operations Center used to fly on-orbit vehicles. Join us in enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space tobenefitearth - passion for our mission isrequired! As a Senior Network Engineer on a mission-driven team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will design, build, andmaintainthe automation frameworks that underpin the network infrastructure supportingcriticalspaceflight systems. From enterprise core to industrial and facility access layers across multiple Blue Origin sites, you will transform how we design, deploy, manage, andoperatenetworks through scripting, orchestration, and modern DevOps practices. Responsibilities: * Establish and implement standardized network design practices acrossIn-Space-Systemssites and design scalable network solutions that support spaceflightoperations * Design, develop, andmaintainautomation frameworks and tools to automate network design, deployment, and operational management processes across Blue Origin's multi-vendor, multi-site network environment. * Develop, secure, andmaintainnetworkequipmentto support mission operations * Proactivelymonitornetwork performance and health dashboards; triage and resolve issues with full ownership through resolution, including root cause analysis. * Support network capacity planning and lifecycle management across enterprise and industrial environments., Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical, Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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