Network Engineer

Austin, TXfull time

Remote

mid

H1B: no

Saronic Network Engineer at Saronic responsible for supporting the operation, security, and reliability of enterprise network infrastructure. Administer wired, wireless, and perimeter infrastructure and contribute to network automation and design projects.

Responsibilities

Administer and support the security, performance and availability of our switching, routing, wireless and firewall infrastructure using industry-leading enterprise networking platforms.
Build and manage network infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, so that network changes are repeatable, peer reviewed and version controlled.
Identify and deploy automation opportunities using tools like Ansible (or similar) to reduce manual work and configuration errors.
Manage secure remote access, including site-to-site and client-based VPN connectivity.
Monitor network health and performance using monitoring and observability tools, respond to alerts, and resolve issues before they impact users.
Troubleshoot network incidents, escalate complex issues to senior engineers, and document root cause and resolution.
Contribute to network design, upgrade and expansion projects, and implement changes in line with change management practices and with minimal disruption to operations.
Support network segmentation and access control policies in partnership with Information Security.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Information Security, Systems Engineering and IT Support, to resolve enterprise-level issues.
Maintain network documentation, including topology diagrams, IP schemas and operating procedures.
Support compliance requirements and internal and external audits as needed.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceExperience with network monitoringFamiliarity with security principlesIndustry certifications such as CCNAExposure to SD-WANExperience working in a defense

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of experience in network engineering, network operations or a similar role.
Hands-on experience administering enterprise switching, routing and wireless infrastructure.
Experience managing firewalls and VPN solutions.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, spanning tree and routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
Experience with network automation and infrastructure as code, using tools such as Terraform and Ansible (or similar) alongside source control.
Experience with network monitoring, alerting and observability platforms.
Familiarity with security principles, access control policies and network segmentation.
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong documentation and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred

Experience applying CI/CD practices to network changes, including automated validation and testing of configurations.
Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or equivalent.
Experience with network access control and 802.1X implementations.
Familiarity with zero trust network architecture and SASE or SSE solutions.
Exposure to SD-WAN, IP address management and QoS configuration.
Experience supporting networks in hybrid or cloud environments, such as AWS/AWS GovCloud or Azure.
Experience working in a defense, aerospace or other regulated environment, with familiarity with frameworks such as NIST 800-171 or CMMC.
Willingness and eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance.