Senior Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Senior Network EngineerLOCATION: Emeryville, CAPOSITION: Full time

Client X, a leader in synthetic biology is seeking a well experienced senior network engineer to join our IT infrastructure team in a very fast paced, growth company. Client X has a large data and application footprint in multiple geographies and is continuing to see rapid growth. The right candidate will express a keen interest in developing data communications and network designs to help Client X scale and grow with demand using cutting edge designs and topology. The engineer will oversee all aspects of data communications between on-premises, SaaS and public cloud technologies utilizing a diverse set of tools to maintain operational stability, secure transmission and agility of our data flow.

We are looking for a motivated, independent engineer who can learn technologies quickly, and who can translate needs across teams – including communicating with stakeholders who are not experts in software infrastructure. This position offers flexibility to design new systems from the ground up – and to have a real impact on Client Xs’ ability to deliver synthetic organisms.

Responsibilities:

• This role is a standard network engineering role with concentration on LAN/WAN and Security; emphasis on Cisco and cloud.
• Assess, design, implement, troubleshoot, and document Cisco networks and related systems.
• Cisco switch, router and firewall maintenance, upgrades, configuration, and deployment.
• Develop both high-level and detailed implementation and test plans for Cisco technologies related to various types of environments.
• Work with the infosec team to design and develop secure network architectures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HA/DR for all data circuits and paths.
• Develop documentation as it relates to the necessary requirements, and assist with or develop Client X’s technology solutions.
• Write assessment and design reports, and present them to Director of Technology.
• Provide knowledge transfer and informal training to Technology Group.

Qualifications:

• Active CCNP or higher-level certification in Routing and Switching is *strongly* preferred, but SME level knowledge is essential with or without the CCNP
• Experience with Cisco VoIP, a huge plus
• LAN/WAN design experience desired
• Working knowledge of standard OSI layer protocols
• Skills in one or more of the following areas a plus: Cisco Data center technologies, Network security (Firewall, VPN, etc.), Cisco ISE, Cisco WLAN
• Experience with Cisco ASA Firewalls and other Datacenter Technologies
• Experience with public cloud-based networking technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)
• Certifications in multiple technology areas are a significant plus
• VPN/IPSEC and other tunneling protocol experience
• Strong consultative skill set to include communications with varying levels of customer personnel as well as the ability to identify and help close new opportunities within existing clients
• SDWAN with design and deployment experience
• Must be able to work with practice lead to coordinate scheduling to meet customer needs, sometimes juggling multiple projects at one time
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field - advanced degree or professional certifications a plus
• 6+ year of experience leading, designing, building and operating large hybrid cloud infrastructure; or equivalent combination of post-bachelor’s education and experience