Job description
PulseTech Networks is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize scalable enterprise networks for our growing SF-based client base. This role combines hands-on engineering with strategic architecture and cross-functional collaboration.
In this position you will own network design, routing, switching, security, and performance optimization across data centers, campuses, and cloud integrations.
We offer a collaborative, high-visibility environment with opportunities for career growth, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibility
- Design and implement enterprise network architectures including data center, campus, WAN, and cloud connectivity.
- Configure and optimize routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP to meet reliability and performance goals.
- Deploy and manage secure networking solutions including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and segmentation.
- Lead network monitoring, incident response, and capacity planning with modern observability tools.
- Collaborate with security, cloud, and software teams to enable secure, scalable deployments.
- Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and document architectures and runbooks.
- Stay current with industry trends, evaluate new technologies, and drive continuous improvement.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency with routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, and QoS.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS/NX-OS/Nexus and Juniper Junos; familiarity with network automation (Python, Ansible).
- Experience with firewall and VPN technologies (IPsec, TLS), network security design, and IDS/IPS concepts.
- Industry certifications such as CCNA/CCNP or equivalent; professional credentials preferred.
- Solid troubleshooting, packet capture (Wireshark), and on-call incident management skills.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation abilities.