TL;DR

Senior Network Automation Engineer: Designing, developing, and automating global satellite network services infrastructure with an accent on reliability, scalability, and security. Focus on building automated workflows, network provisioning, and incident response to transform manual operations into resilient automated processes.

Location: San Francisco, onsite

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 USD

Company

%hirify_global% is a satellite communications company with a team of over 400 engineers, focused on delivering satellite-based connectivity worldwide.

What you will do

Design and manage automated network solutions emphasizing reliability, scalability, and security
Develop automation frameworks for network provisioning, configuration, and monitoring using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Python
Perform network analysis, tuning, and troubleshooting leveraging automation
Deploy satellite ground systems in private data centers and integrate with customer networks
Collaborate with engineering teams to design automated workflows for network infrastructure
Participate in on-call rotations for rapid incident response and provide mentorship to junior engineers

Requirements

Must have 5+ years network engineering experience with 2+ years in network automation or DevOps
Deep knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF) and Layer 2/3 networking
Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and monitoring systems (cacti, PRTG, zabbix)
Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash, familiarity with CI/CD and Git
Ability to handle on-call support and occasional travel
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required due to export regulations

Nice to have

Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE
Experience automating Cisco, Juniper, Aruba platforms
Background in network telemetry, API-driven configuration, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
Experience with satellite network hub systems and network security practices

Culture & Benefits

Equity and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, disability, life insurance
Flexible PTO and 401(K) retirement plan
Free on-site catered meals
Supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for learning and impact