Network Systems Engineer

Cypress HCM

  • San Francisco, CA
  • $55.00-73.39 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Network EngineerAre you ready to take your networking expertise to the next level in a dynamic and collaborative environment? As a Network Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in our Corporate Engineering team, reporting directly to the Manager of Corporate Engineering. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging your previous experience to anticipate challenges, plan for the unexpected, and proactively mature our network and systems services to meet the evolving needs of the business.We're seeking a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong communication skills, and is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in network infrastructure. As a proven engineer, you create a following and an environment that enables your peers to do their best work. If you're a candidate who is passionate about staying ahead of the curve, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliability, building a vision of what could be, cultivating relationships, and developing the skills and talents of others, then you may be the ideal person for this position.Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient network and systems solutions to support the company's business objectives. We have a cloud first mentality, but still support some on premise technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess network requirements and develop strategic plans and documents for network and systems infrastructure enhancements.
  • Proactively identify and address network performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and emerging technologies to ensure optimal network reliability and security.
  • Support network and systems-related projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new deployments, from conception to completion.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network systems diagrams, configuration details, and standard operating procedures.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the network engineering team.
  • Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in networking and security.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and respond to network and systems-related incidents and outages as needed.
  • Collaborate with vendors and service providers to evaluate and implement new technologies and solutions.
  • Educate and provide CEIT leadership with requirements to address gaps leading to overall network and systems resiliency.
  • Occasional visits to our larger offices located in San Francisco, New York, Seattle and Montreal.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in network and/or systems engineering roles, with a focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level networks and systems.
  • Expertise in routing and switching protocols, including BGP, OSPF, VLANs SD-WAN, and VPN technologies. Experience supporting a Tailscale mesh is a plus!
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba networking equipment and related technologies.
  • Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure access controls.
  • Experience with network monitoring and management tools, such as Logic Monitor and Netbox. Experience with on-premise and cloud technologies including AWS and vSphere.
  • Experience with Terraform is a plus!
  • Experience operating networks and the systems that support them.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Compensation: $55 - $73.39 per hour

Cypress HCM