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Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to design, build, and maintain our critical network infrastructure across offices, data centers, multiple cloud regions and providers, and a large-scale WAN environment.
In this role, you will help evolve and modernize our network architecture to support the organization's changing business needs. You will work closely with a core network engineering team, as well as NOC and Cyber Security teams, to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security.
This is a highly collaborative role where you will contribute to architectural decisions, lead engineering initiatives, and serve as a primary escalation point for complex incidents.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain secure, reliable network infrastructure across offices, data centers, and multi-cloud environments.
Monitor network health and performance (e.g., SolarWinds), troubleshooting and resolving connectivity and routing issues.
Administer core network services, including firewalls, load balancers, and DNS/DHCP.
Collaborate with network, NOC, and cybersecurity teams on architectural decisions and engineering initiatives.
Lead network projects, mentor junior engineers, and act as primary escalation point for critical incidents.
5+ years of experience in network administration and design.
Strong knowledge of core networking, routing protocols, next-gen firewalls, load balancers, and DNS/DHCP.
Hands-on experience with leading vendors (Cisco, F5, Palo Alto, Fortinet) and basic cloud networking knowledge.
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and mentoring skills, with the ability to lead junior engineers under pressure.
Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in network administration and design.
- Strong knowledge of core networking, routing protocols, next‑gen firewalls, load balancers, and DNS/DHCP.
- Hands-on experience with leading vendors (Cisco, F5, Palo Alto, Fortinet) and basic cloud networking knowledge.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and mentoring skills, with the ability to lead junior engineers under pressure.
- Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as generous for all parents, with birthing parents receiving substantially longer time, and the program is complemented by adoption, fertility, and surrogacy support. Employer-verified entries and company communications consistently highlight family benefits as a standout.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered solid, with some teams using flexible or unlimited PTO models and additional offerings like paid volunteer time. These time-away policies often contribute meaningfully to work-life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Smart Work flexibility, an Employee Assistance Program, and broader well-being initiatives are emphasized as part of a holistic package. These elements are frequently cited as strengths that enhance day-to-day experience.
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