Global Network Engineer — AI-Driven, Secure Networking

101 Extreme Networks, Inc.; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedules where rolePerm

Job summary

Extreme Networks, Inc. in Salem, NH is seeking an IT Network Operations specialist to support a global network infrastructure, end-user devices, and security. You will work across routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and WANs, with exposure to Palo Alto Firewalls and Extreme devices.

This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and ITIL-aligned processes. Join a fast-growing team focused on Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation networking, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field; or 2+ years of equivalent experience in network support, administration or engineering.
• Certifications such as Network+, CCNA, Cisco AI Technical Practitioner are a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience with networking protocols and concepts: TCP/IP, OSI, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, SD-WAN, WLANs, AI.
• Experience with packet-level troubleshooting: Wireshark, Tcpdump, Ping/Trace, Syslog, IPerf, SNMP, NMAP.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Extreme Networks solutions or A10 Networks is a plus.
• Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF and secure remote access solutions including ZTNA and client-based VPNs.
• Strong analytical and solution-oriented mindset; ability to work well in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain user and server networks, including wired and wireless LANs, VPNs, SD-WANs, remote access, dynamic routing and switching, fabric, firewalls, AI and load balancers.
• Troubleshoot, monitor, and ensure adherence to IT security standards for network infrastructure.
• Report and monitor KPIs; maintain network documentation and manage changes through ServiceNow and ITIL processes.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure, IT security, IT architecture, and application management teams on consulting and troubleshooting tasks.

Skills

Network support

Troubleshooting

Wireshark

OSPF

Palo Alto

ZTNA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

NetBox

Cacti

Wireshark

ExtremeCloud IQ

Extreme Site Engine

Extreme Platform One

Extreme AI Agent One

Job description

Extreme Networks, Inc. in Salem, NH is seeking an IT Network Operations specialist to support a global network infrastructure, end-user devices, and security. You will work across routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and WANs, with exposure to Palo Alto Firewalls and Extreme devices.

This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and ITIL-aligned processes. Join a fast-growing team focused on Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and next-generation networking, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance