Senior Network Systems Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Network Systems Engineer at Blue Origin contributing to secure network designs for space missions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust communication systems.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $133,500 - $186,898 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing network and communications security systems, with a strong focus on compliance with security standards and effective collaboration across engineering teams.

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Network Systems EngineeringCOMSEC PrinciplesNetwork ProtocolsFirewall Policy ManagementNetwork Monitoring Tools

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Hard Skills

Network Security DesignNetwork ArchitectureVLAN ImplementationAccess Control ListsNetwork SegmentationHigh Availability DesignRedundancy PrinciplesTroubleshooting Network IssuesTechnical DocumentationSystem-Level Trade Studies

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SolarWindsNagiosPRTG

Industry Keywords

Security StandardsTechnical AssessmentsInterface Control DocumentsTest Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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., SolarWinds, 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.