Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Number of Roles Open: 2

Location: Santa Clara, CA (onsite) PLUS an On Call component. All candidates must be willing to be on call 1 week every 4-6 weeks. Must respond to pages within 10 min and be able to be onsite within an hour of the page. Comp time off during on call period. (reg the comp off - When they are on call they will be compensated for it with comp time")

Duration: 6 months likely to extend

Key Responsibilities:

Network Design & Management:

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) and EVPN (Ethernet Virtual Private Network) solutions for enterprise and data center environments.

• Manage and optimize network infrastructure running on platforms such as Juniper Mist or Mellanox or CumulusOS or Arista, or Cisco AnyConnect.

• Configure, deploy, and support Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Prisma Access to ensure the security of our network perimeter.

Automation & Scripting:

• Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate network provisioning, monitoring, and configuration management.

• Use SALT stack for configuration management, orchestration, and automation tasks across a multi-platform network infrastructure.

• Work on network automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery times.

Security & Remote Access:

• Configure and maintain ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) solutions to support secure access to corporate resources for remote users.

• Implement and troubleshoot Cisco AnyConnect VPN solutions and support secure access configurations across multiple environments.

Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning:

• Perform in-depth troubleshooting of complex network issues related to routing (BGP), EVPN, firewalls, and automation tools.

• Optimize network performance through proper configuration of routing protocols, network topology, and security policies.

• Regularly review and tune configurations for optimal performance, reliability, and security.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Use ServiceNow to create and manage network incidents, service requests, and change management tasks.

• Maintain accurate network documentation and procedures for network design, configurations, and operational support.

• Generate and analyze performance reports to identify trends and potential areas for improvement.

Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (network, security, cloud) to integrate network solutions with other business-critical systems.

• Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers and staff on network technologies and best practices.

On-Call Rotation:

• Participate in an on-call rotation once per month to handle critical network incidents and ensure business continuity.

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in network engineering with hands-on experience in BGP and EVPN in production environments.
• Experience with network operating systems such as Juniper Mist, Mellanox, CumulusOS, and Arista.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Prisma Access for securing network infrastructure.
• Practical knowledge of ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access), Cisco AnyConnect VPN, and network security protocols.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for network automation and monitoring tasks.
• Familiarity with using SALT stack for configuration management and automation.