What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Staff Network Engineer position at Archer Aviation?
Archer Aviation is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
Job Description
As a Senior Staff Network Engineer, you will drive the design and implementation of the network at our state-of-the-art facility being built in Covington, GA. You will be responsible for all aspects of our new facility's data network infrastructure and lead us to the next generation of network automation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build, maintain, and support Archer's data communication systems/network
- Plan, design, and implement LAN/WAN solutions, including SD WAN
- Align with and contribute to Information Security strategy and plan
- Support and troubleshoot network issues, including after-hours where required
- Coordinate with vendors for scope of services, timing of work, execution, and acceptance of deliverables
- Create and maintain documentation of network topology and standards
- Research and document comparisons for cost, vendors, & services
- Perform procedures to support Compliance requirements (SOX, ISO, and other)
- Create documentation of internal procedures and Client-facing Help Guides
- Participate in process definition to support changes in maturity as Archer grows
- Create, update, and report network metrics to the IT Leadership Team
- Provide support for office-based and remote personnel
Requirements
Minimum 8 years of experience working in an enterprise-level environment supporting network data center infrastructure and hybrid environments. Experience with Palo Alto networks next-gen firewall technologies along with Panorama, GlobalProtect, and Prisma Access experience. Experience with VLAN architecture with L3 technologies. Solid understanding of BGP and OSPF routing, L2/L3 switching. Hands-on installation, operations maintenance, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure. Ability to multitask and drive large-scale network project deliverables. Familiarity with LogicMonitor or other monitoring software. IAC experience (Ansible, Terraform, etc.) - Critical skill willing to compromise on other skills/experience in favor of this. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and work well with IT and other department team members.
Bonus Qualifications
Linux experience. CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Compensation
We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay between $163,200 - $204,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
About Us
Archer Aviation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $163,200 - $204,000
