Sr. Network Systems Engineer

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Network Systems Engineer to join our COMSEC team within the Core Systems and Components group. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, developing, and maintaining secure network and communications systems that support our mission. You will work closely with our Electrical Hardware Design and Systems teams to deliver integrated, reliable, and secure solutions.

• Design, develop, and implement network and communications security (COMSEC) systems and architectures
• Collaborate closely with Electrical Hardware Design and Systems Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of network solutions
• Define and manage network systems requirements, interfaces, and performance parameters
• Support system‑level trade studies, design reviews, and technical assessments
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and communications issues
• Ensure compliance with applicable security standards, policies, and regulations
• Contribute to documentation including specifications, interface control documents, and test plans

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in network systems engineering
• Experience with COMSEC principles, policies, and equipment
• Strong understanding of network protocols, architectures, and security frameworks
• Experience implementing and managing firewall policies, VLANs, ACLs, and network segmentation strategies
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Solar Winds, Nagios, PRTG, or similar)
• Knowledge of high availability and redundancy design principles, including spanning tree, LACP/port‑channel, and failover configurations
• Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or government programs
• Familiarity with FIPS encryption devices and NIST policies
• Experience with zero‑trust network architecture and micro‑segmentation strategies
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing network infrastructure, including core, aggregation, and access layers
• Experience with cloud networking platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid connectivity models
• Familiarity with network automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Python‑based scripting for network configuration
• Knowledge of hardware/software integration in embedded or flight systems environments

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