Network Engineer
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Kepler is on an audacious mission: to bring the internet to space. Founded in 2015, our ambition is to provide internet connectivity in space, whether in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond. With an expanding base of early customers and our first 23 satellites in orbit, Kepler is continuing to grow and expand its most important asset – the Team!
Kepler is designing a network architecture to bring the internet to space. This network will enable communication between our constellation of LEO satellites and other space-based assets. Working closely with the Network Architect, the Senior Software Engineer, Networks will be developing, implementing and operating this infrastructure to deliver a modern, flexible, high throughput, low latency network virtualization architecture. To be successful in the role, you will be implementing custom networking protocols, wireless technologies, network security, quality of service, communications infrastructure, and network management tools. You will have deep networking and routing software development experience, including hands-on experience delivering network virtualization software and application security.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with network architects to maintain and grow terrestrial network connecting ground stations and user segments to core network
Self-starter mentality with the willingness take on new tasks with minimal oversight
Manage network monitoring system to alert on faults, performance, capacity, and security
Work with network vendors and connectivity providers to build resilient, fast, and secure transport network
Onboard new customers onto network
Utilize tools to manage the network programmatically (no CLI-driven network changes)
Develop network documentation for network operations team
Deploy Linux-based network routers and switches
Participate in an on-call rotation for network support
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience to a Bachelor's degree
2+ years with BGP, MPLS, and ISIS routing protocols
2+ years working in a Linux/Unix environment
2+ years experience in automating network tasks via Bash, Python, and Ansible
2+ years experience working with Amazon AWS
Intermediate-level Python knowledge
Intermediate-level knowledge of Ansible
Familiarity working with git for version control
Deep experience with L2, L3, and L4 technologies, routing, and transport protocols
Bonus Points:
Experience deploying networking functions on Linux-based systems
Basic understanding of Linux network constructs such as namespaces, VRFs, VETHs, bridges, iptables, route tables, IP rules, etc.
Experience with security protocols such as IPSec, MacSec, & Wireguard
Experience troubleshooting complex network issues
Experience with best practices in application, server, and network security
Experience using continuous integration testing systems such as GitLab CI or Jenkins
Industry qualifications such as Cisco, Juniper, AWS certifications
Kepler Communications Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, people who identify as LGBT and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.
As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Kepler will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact our People & Culture team, through our Career Page to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
About the job
Network Engineer
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote System Administration jobs
Kepler is on an audacious mission: to bring the internet to space. Founded in 2015, our ambition is to provide internet connectivity in space, whether in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond. With an expanding base of early customers and our first 23 satellites in orbit, Kepler is continuing to grow and expand its most important asset – the Team!
Kepler is designing a network architecture to bring the internet to space. This network will enable communication between our constellation of LEO satellites and other space-based assets. Working closely with the Network Architect, the Senior Software Engineer, Networks will be developing, implementing and operating this infrastructure to deliver a modern, flexible, high throughput, low latency network virtualization architecture. To be successful in the role, you will be implementing custom networking protocols, wireless technologies, network security, quality of service, communications infrastructure, and network management tools. You will have deep networking and routing software development experience, including hands-on experience delivering network virtualization software and application security.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with network architects to maintain and grow terrestrial network connecting ground stations and user segments to core network
Self-starter mentality with the willingness take on new tasks with minimal oversight
Manage network monitoring system to alert on faults, performance, capacity, and security
Work with network vendors and connectivity providers to build resilient, fast, and secure transport network
Onboard new customers onto network
Utilize tools to manage the network programmatically (no CLI-driven network changes)
Develop network documentation for network operations team
Deploy Linux-based network routers and switches
Participate in an on-call rotation for network support
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience to a Bachelor's degree
2+ years with BGP, MPLS, and ISIS routing protocols
2+ years working in a Linux/Unix environment
2+ years experience in automating network tasks via Bash, Python, and Ansible
2+ years experience working with Amazon AWS
Intermediate-level Python knowledge
Intermediate-level knowledge of Ansible
Familiarity working with git for version control
Deep experience with L2, L3, and L4 technologies, routing, and transport protocols
Bonus Points:
Experience deploying networking functions on Linux-based systems
Basic understanding of Linux network constructs such as namespaces, VRFs, VETHs, bridges, iptables, route tables, IP rules, etc.
Experience with security protocols such as IPSec, MacSec, & Wireguard
Experience troubleshooting complex network issues
Experience with best practices in application, server, and network security
Experience using continuous integration testing systems such as GitLab CI or Jenkins
Industry qualifications such as Cisco, Juniper, AWS certifications
Kepler Communications Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, people who identify as LGBT and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.
As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Kepler will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact our People & Culture team, through our Career Page to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.