Forward Deployed Network Engineer

ITVA, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ITVA, Inc. seeks a Forward Deployed Network Engineer to deploy AI-powered networking solutions across cloud, on‑prem, and air‑gapped environments for enterprise customers.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to translate real-world challenges into new product capabilities, advise customers, and build automation to enhance reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience in enterprise networking, network engineering or network operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and integration of ITVA across complex enterprise customer environments, including cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped infrastructure.
• Implement AI-powered network operations, troubleshooting, visibility, and automation workflows.
• Integrate ITVA with enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other critical networking infrastructure.
• Work directly with network engineering and IT operations teams to understand their most challenging operational problems.
• Identify opportunities where AI and automation can eliminate manual processes, accelerate troubleshooting, and improve infrastructure reliability.
• Collaborate directly with ITVA's software engineers to design, test, and develop new product capabilities.
• Translate customer feedback and real-world engineering challenges into product requirements and improvements.
• Build scripts, integrations, and automation workflows to support complex customer environments.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers throughout deployment and ongoing adoption.

Skills

Network engineering

Enterprise networking

TCP/IP

Routing & switching

VLANs

VPNs

Network security

Cisco gear

Juniper gear

Arista gear

Fortinet gear

Palo Alto gear

SNMP

SSH

NETCONF

REST APIs

gNMI

Python

Bash

AI interest

Tools

Linux

Job description

About ITVA

ITVA is building an AI-native platform transforming how enterprises manage their IT infrastructure. We combine network visibility, automation, troubleshooting, cybersecurity, and IT operations into a single intelligent platform.

Our technology is deployed in complex enterprise environments, helping organizations operate and secure the infrastructure they depend on every day.

We're looking for experienced network engineers who want to be at the forefront of bringing artificial intelligence into real-world IT operations.

About the Role

As a Forward Deployed Network Engineer, you'll work at the intersection of enterprise networking, artificial intelligence, and software engineering.

You'll deploy ITVA into some of the world's most critical infrastructure, working directly with enterprise customers to integrate AI-powered capabilities into their networks and operational workflows.

This isn't a traditional network engineering or implementation role. You'll have the opportunity to help pioneer how AI is applied to enterprise infrastructure, working closely with our engineering team to turn real-world operational challenges into new product capabilities.

You’ll be both a technical expert in the field and a key contributor to the evolution of our platform.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the deployment and integration of ITVA across complex enterprise customer environments, including cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped infrastructure.

• Implement AI-powered network operations, troubleshooting, visibility, and automation workflows.

• Integrate ITVA with enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other critical networking infrastructure.

• Work directly with network engineering and IT operations teams to understand their most challenging operational problems.

• Identify opportunities where AI and automation can eliminate manual processes, accelerate troubleshooting, and improve infrastructure reliability.

• Collaborate directly with ITVA's software engineers to design, test, and develop new product capabilities.

• Translate customer feedback and real-world engineering challenges into product requirements and improvements.

• Build scripts, integrations, and automation workflows to support complex customer environments.

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers throughout deployment and ongoing adoption.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking, network engineering, or network operations.

• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, and network security.

• Extensive experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise networking equipment from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, or Palo Alto Networks.

• Strong familiarity with network management protocols and interfaces such as SNMP, SSH, NETCONF, REST APIs, or gNMI.

• Experience with Linux environments and scripting or automation using Python, Bash, or similar tools.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure problems independently.

• Experience working directly with enterprise customers or cross-functional technical teams.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate operational challenges into technical solutions.

• Genuine interest in AI, automation, and the future of enterprise infrastructure management.

Nice to Have

• Experience building network automation tools or Python-based integrations.

• Advanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, or large-scale enterprise routing.

• Experience with network observability, NetFlow/sFlow, or configuration management.

• Familiarity with Docker, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure.

• Experience supporting critical infrastructure, utilities, large enterprises, or highly regulated environments.

• Exposure to AI/ML applications or AI-assisted operational tooling.

Why Join ITVA

• Work at the cutting edge of AI: Be among the engineers bringing AI out of demonstrations and into production infrastructure.

• Impact critical infrastructure: Deploy technology supporting some of the most complex and mission-critical environments in the world.

• Shape the future of networking: Help define how AI will transform network engineering, troubleshooting, and operations.

• Build, don't just implement: Work directly with the product engineering team and influence what gets built.

• Own real-world outcomes: See your work directly improve how large organizations operate their infrastructure.

• Join an engineering-driven company: Work alongside engineers who understand enterprise infrastructure firsthand and are building the tools they always wished existed.