Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications is revolutionizing space connectivity with a cutting-edge network of satellites, delivering data at lightspeed and modernizing on-orbit communications to bring the Internet to outer space.

Diversified Telecommunication Services
51-250
Founded 2015
$16M raised

Description

  • Design, build, and operate mission-critical networks that support Kepler’s satellite constellation and customer services.
  • Design, build, and operate internal corporate networks across on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Manage network security and segmentation in line with 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 using Python, Ansible, and infrastructure-as-code approaches.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, FPGA developers, and mission operations teams to support satellite operations and ground systems.
  • Provide operational support for corporate and service provider network infrastructure, including on-call coverage.
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and observability tools to detect and resolve network issues proactively.
  • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, configuration standards, and operational runbooks.
  • Participate in change management, incident response, and root cause analysis for network issues.

Requirements

  • Strong foundation in routing and switching concepts including ISIS, MPLS, BGP, GRE, and VLAN, at a level equivalent 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 on-prem integration.
  • Hands-on experience with software-defined networking concepts, including network function virtualization, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, Python scripting, Jinja templating, Terraform, JSON/YAML, Ansible, and Git.
  • Basic Linux networking knowledge, including interface configuration, routing tables, firewall rules, and connectivity troubleshooting.
  • 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, NetFlow/sFlow, or telemetry pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience managing network infrastructure changes using structured change management practices.
  • Strong systems-level thinking, troubleshooting ability, and documentation practices.
  • Ability to work independently and remotely while collaborating with distributed engineering teams.
  • Expert-level routing and switching experience at a level equivalent to CCIE is a bonus.
  • Advanced Linux networking expertise, including kernel networking, traffic shaping, and advanced routing, is a bonus.
  • Experience with network simulation or emulation platforms such as EVE-NG, GNS3, or container-based labs is a bonus.
  • Experience designing complex multi-site or globally distributed network architectures is a bonus.
  • Experience supporting small to mid-scale data center environments is a bonus.
  • Experience with network controllers or intent-based networking platforms is a bonus.
  • Experience implementing and supporting Fortinet solutions, including SD-WAN, firewall policies, and firmware upgrades, is a bonus.
  • Experience supporting satellite communications or space-ground network infrastructure is a bonus.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including dependents.
  • Unlimited vacation.
  • Supportive parental leave policy.
  • Company-wide holiday shutdown.
  • $1,500 annual professional development fund.
  • Relocation packages available for approved roles.
  • Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games, and appliances.

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