Senior Network Automation Engineer

OverviewAs a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Mexico, and moreBacked by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you\'ll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.RoleSenior Network Automation EngineerAs a Senior Network Automation Engineer, you will help design, develop, and automate our global network services infrastructure that delivers satellite-based connectivity to our commercial and government customers. This role blends traditional network engineering expertise with modern DevOps and automation practices to ensure our network is reliable, scalable, secure, and easy to operate.At its core, you’ll work to understand diverse internal and external use cases and develop automated solutions that meet customer SLAs while maintaining high service quality. You’ll be a key driver in transforming manual network operations into automated, repeatable, and resilient workflows.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and manage automated network solutions with a focus on reliability, maintainability, scalability, and securityDevelop and maintain automation frameworks for network provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring (e.g., using Ansible, Terraform, Python, cacti, PRTG)Conduct detailed network analysis, performance tuning, and troubleshooting—leveraging automation to streamline these processesManage deployment of satellite ground systems in private data centers and integrate them seamlessly with customer networksCollaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design automated workflows for network infrastructure deployment and updatesParticipate in on-call rotations to rapidly troubleshoot and resolve network issues, with an emphasis on automated incident responseProvide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers in both networking and automation best practicesRequirements5+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 2+ years focused on network automation or DevOps integrationDeep understanding of routing protocols, particularly BGP, EIGRP, and OSPFHands-on experience with enterprise LAN/WAN networking and Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols including LACP, HSRP, MPLS, Spanning Tree, VLANs, GRE, GTP, IPv4, and IPv6Proven ability to design and deploy automated network configurations and provisioning at scale along with effective monitoring of hundreds of nodes and network linksExperience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or equivalentExperience building monitoring infrastructure using tools such as cacti, zabbix, PRTGStrong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similarFamiliarity with CI/CD concepts and version control systems (e.g., Git) for network configuration managementExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to handle on-call support and occasional travelBonusRelevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalentExperience automating deployments for Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba platformsBackground with network telemetry, API-driven configuration, and monitoring toolsExposure to satellite network hub systems and network operationsExperience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) in networking contextsExperience with network security practices, tools, and protocolsWhat we offerAll our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.Base pay is a single component of Astranis\'s total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.Base Salary$150,000—$200,000 USDComplianceU.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger. #J-18808-Ljbffr