Job description
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our enterprise networking team in Austin, TX. You will design, implement, and optimize large-scale, secure networks across data centers, cloud, and branch offices. You will collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to deliver resilient connectivity and performance.
In this role, you will be a hands-on technical leader, translating business requirements into scalable network solutions and ensuring uptime and security across multi-site environments.
Responsibility
- Lead design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise networks across on-prem and cloud environments.
- Configure and manage network devices (Cisco/Juniper), implement routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and enforce firewall policies.
- Implement and maintain SD-WAN, VPNs, and secure remote access solutions.
- Collaborate with security teams to design network segmentation and zero-trust architecture.
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot incidents, and perform capacity planning using modern observability tools.
- Automate provisioning and changes using Python, Ansible, or similar tools; develop repeatable playbooks and runbooks.
- Mentor junior engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; 5+ years of hands-on networking experience.
- Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, and data center fabrics.
- Hands-on with Cisco or Juniper devices; experience with firewalls (ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet) and load balancers.
- Experience with SD-WAN, VPNs, cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP).
- Network security fundamentals, segmentation strategies, and zero-trust concepts.
- Scripting and automation skills (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and a passion for tooling and automation.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration across functional teams; CCNP/CCIE or JNCIP/JNCIE preferred.
- Relevant certifications or training in networking and security.