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At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.
Our global infrastructure underpins every facet of Cloudera’s business—from data-center operations to IaaS-delivered analytics. As an IC2 Network Engineer based in Costa Rica, you’ll be part of the small, high-impact team that keeps that foundation secure, performant, and ready for tomorrow’s growth.
As a Network Engineer you will:
Build & improve – Design, deploy, and tune Layer 2/3 networks ( Cisco/Meraki, Dell, Palo Alto) across data-center, lab, and office environments.
Operate at scale – Maintain high-capacity links (10 GbE – 100 GbE), routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and firewall policies to meet strict latency and uptime targets.
Automate first – Use Ansible, Python, or Terraform to turn repetitive tasks into reproducible playbooks and CI/CD pipelines.
Incident first-responder – Tri-level troubleshooting (physical, logical, cloud edge) for P1/P2 events; rotate in a 24×7 on-call schedule.
Document & share – Keep diagrams, runbooks, and change records current so the wider Ops and SRE teams can move quickly.
Security mindset – Partner with InfoSec to harden configs, manage certs/keys, and remediate vulnerabilities with switch upgrades.
Difference between cables/ fibers and different connector types.
We’re excited about you if you have:
2-3 yrs enterprise/DC networking; Cisco/Meraki, Dell, Palo Alto firewalls & Cisco WLCs
Deep L2/L3 (Ethernet, VLAN, STP, BGP/OSPF), VPN & firewall expertise
Automation: Python, Ansible/Terraform (or similar)
Cloud: AWS/Azure/GCP (VPC, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, TGW)
Self-starter, clear communicator, docs/runbooks pro
Bonus certs: CCNA/CCNP/PCNSE
What you can expect from us:
Generous PTO Policy
Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
Flexible WFH Policy
Mental & Physical Wellness programs
Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
Access to Continued Career Development
Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Resource Groups
EEO/VEVRAA
#LI-BV1
#LI-REMOTE
Skills Required
- 2-3 years enterprise/data-center networking experience
- Experience with Cisco, Meraki, Dell networking gear and Palo Alto firewalls
- Knowledge of Cisco WLCs (wireless LAN controllers)
- Deep L2/L3 networking: Ethernet, VLAN, STP, BGP, OSPF
- VPN and firewall policy expertise
- Automation skills: Python, Ansible or Terraform (or similar)
- Cloud networking experience: AWS/Azure/GCP (VPC, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, TGW)
- Experience with high-capacity links (10 GbE - 100 GbE) and fiber/cable types
- Willingness to serve as on-call incident responder (24x7 rotation) and triage P1/P2 events
- Strong documentation skills: diagrams, runbooks, change records
- Bonus: CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE certifications
Cloudera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cloudera and has not been reviewed or approved by Cloudera.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO and holidays plus recurring company‑wide Unplugged Days that provide regular recharge time. Volunteer time off and flexible scheduling options further expand usable leave.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans comprehensive medical, dental, and vision alongside EAP, wellness sessions, and U.S. gym reimbursement. These elements position healthcare as a strong anchor within the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation often includes variable incentives and long‑term incentive programs with annual bonuses commonly offered. Sales and other revenue roles show competitive on‑target earnings when goals are met, reinforcing the incentive structure.
Cloudera Insights
What We Do
At Cloudera, we believe that data can make what is impossible today, possible tomorrow. We empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. Cloudera delivers an enterprise data cloud for any data, anywhere, from the Edge to AI. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community,
