Senior Network Systems Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Design, develop, and implement network and communications security (COMSEC) systems and architectures .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeColorado • United StatesSenior💰 $133,500 - $186,899 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 collaboration across engineering teams. Proficient in managing network infrastructure and applying advanced network protocols and security frameworks.

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Network Systems EngineeringCOMSEC Principles and EquipmentFirewall Policy ManagementNetwork Monitoring ToolsCloud Networking Platforms

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Hard Skills

Network ProtocolsNetwork ArchitecturesSecurity FrameworksVLAN ManagementNetwork Segmentation StrategiesHigh Availability Design PrinciplesZero-Trust Network ArchitectureNetwork Infrastructure ManagementEmbedded Systems IntegrationMicro-Segmentation Strategies

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SolarWindsNagiosPRTGAnsibleTerraformAWSAzureGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Defense ProgramsAerospaceGovernment ProgramsFIPS Encryption DevicesNIST Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement network and communications security (COMSEC) systems and architectures
Collaborate with Electrical Hardware Design and Systems Engineering teams to integrate 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 specifications, interface control documents, and test plans
Support Blue Origin’s In-Space Systems business unit, focused on space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit

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 such as 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
Active Top Secret security clearance preferred
Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or government programs preferred
Familiarity with FIPS encryption devices and NIST policies preferred
Experience with zero-trust network architecture and micro-segmentation strategies preferred
Experience designing, deploying, and managing network infrastructure, including core, aggregation, and access layers preferred
Experience with cloud networking platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and hybrid connectivity models preferred
Familiarity with network automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Python-based scripting for network configuration preferred
Knowledge of hardware/software integration in embedded or flight systems environments preferred
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Required to complete Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
Up to four weeks of Paid Time Off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors, subject to company discretion; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed