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Senior Network Architect

Kepler· Engineering – Network
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Hybrid (Toronto, Ontario / United States)Full-time RegularPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Kepler is seeking a Network Architect to design, build, and operate mission-critical networks supporting the Kepler satellite constellation and internal corporate networks, with a focus on performance, scalability, reliability, and automation.

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

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required:Routing and switching fundamentals (ISIS, MPLS, BGP, GRE, VLAN)Large WAN design and operationsHybrid cloud networking (AWS VPCs, TGW, VPN)Software-defined networking conceptsLinux networking basicsIPsec VPNsNetwork monitoring and observabilityChange management and incident responseDocumentation and runbooksCollaboration with distributed teams

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success
  • Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance—including dependents
  • Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and 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 to support your growth
  • Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances
  • Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged
  • We’re a certified Great Place to Work, seven years in a row
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Kepler

Connecting Space. Empowering Earth.

Powered by advanced optical technology, the Kepler Network provides real-time data relay, on-orbit compute, and hosted payload services to form the modern backbone of a connected space ecosystem. These capabilities support defense and intelligence missions, accelerate earth observation insights, and enable scientific, commercial, and humanitarian applications that benefit people and the planet.

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