[Remote] Senior Network Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kepler Communications is hiring a Senior Network Architect to design, build, and operate mission-critical networks supporting its satellite constellation and customers. The role also supports corporate networks and drives network automation, security, reliability, and collaboration across engineering and mission operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with network architects to design, build and operate Kepler’s mission-critical networks
• Contribute to the team to design, build. and operate the corporate network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, security appliances, and hybrid cloud connectivity
• Manage network security and segmentation, ensuring infrastructure adheres to security best practices and company policies
• Design and maintain hybrid cloud networking architectures, integrating on-prem environments with AWS services
• Develop and maintain network automation tools, leveraging Python, Ansible, and infrastructure-as-code approaches to improve reliability and operational efficiency
• Collaborate closely with software, FPGA, and mission operations teams to support network infrastructure for satellite operations and ground systems
• Provide operational support for corporate and service provider network infrastructure, including participation in on-call rotations
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability tools to proactively detect and resolve network issues
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks
• Participate in change management processes, including planning, implementation, and post-change validation
• Support incident response and root cause analysis for network-related outages or performance issues

Skills

• Strong foundation in routing and switching concepts (ISIS, MPLS, BGP, GRE, VLAN) at an equivalent level to CCNP
• Hands-on experience deploying and supporting large WAN environments
• Hands-on experience designing and operating hybrid cloud networking, including AWS VPCs, TGW routing, VPN connectivity, and secure integration with on-prem networks
• Hands-on experience with software defined network concepts, including:
• Network Function Virtualization
• Infrastructure as Code
• CI/CD
• Python scripting
• Jinja templating
• Terraform
• JSON/YAML configuration formats
• Ansible playbooks and automation workflows
• Git version control
• Basic Linux networking knowledge including interface configuration, routing tables, firewall rules, and troubleshooting connectivity
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing IPsec VPNs for site-to-site and remote connectivity
• Hands-on experience implementing network monitoring and observability platforms, such as SNMP-based monitoring, NetFlow/sFlow, or telemetry pipelines
• Hands-on experience managing network infrastructure changes, including structured change management practices
• Strong systems-level thinking, with the ability to design integrated network solutions supporting complex distributed systems
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills across multiple layers of the network stack
• Strong documentation practices, including network diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures
• Ability to work independently and remotely, while maintaining strong collaboration with distributed engineering teams
• Demonstrates a willingness to adopt and effectively utilize AI-assisted engineering tools, applying sound judgment to improve productivity, quality, and innovation while continuously adapting to evolving technologies
• Expert-level routing and switching experience at an equivalent level to CCIE
• Advanced Linux networking expertise, including kernel networking concepts, traffic shaping, and advanced routing
• Hands-on experience with network simulation or emulation platforms, such as EVE-NG, GNS3, or container-based network labs
• Hands-on experience designing complex network architectures, including multi-site or globally distributed networks
• Hands-on experience supporting small to mid-scale data center environments, including switching fabrics and server connectivity
• Hands-on experience working with network controllers or intent-based networking platforms
• Hands-on experience implementing and supporting Fortinet solutions, including SD-WAN configuration, firewall policies, and firmware upgrades
• Hands-on experience supporting satellite communications or space-ground network infrastructure

Benefits

• Robust equity plan to share in our success.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including dependents.
• Unlimited vacation.
• Supportive parental leave policy.
• Company-wide holiday shutdown.
• Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.
• Relocation packages available for approved roles.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund.
• Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games, and kitchen appliances.
• Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and company-wide events.
• Remote work.

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