Hybrid Cloud Network Engineer — SDN & Automation

Bandwidth Recruitment; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental

4 weeks PTO

PTO Embargo policy

Mahalo moments time off

Workout lunches with nutritionist

Job summary

Bandwidth is hiring a Network Engineer to support and optimize our enterprise network infrastructure, blending traditional networking with cloud and SaaS solutions. You will work with vendors on critical infrastructure, including UPS, generators, and HVAC, to ensure operational continuity.

You will design and implement automated monitoring, deploy Cisco DNA, ISE, and Firepower, and drive improvements across hybrid AWS/Azure/on-prem environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years in network engineering, focusing on traditional and cloud-integrated environments.
• Proficiency in routing protocols, network troubleshooting, and wireless deployments.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, and scripting.
• Familiarity with vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze LAN/WAN performance and resolve routing/switching issues.
• Develop automated network monitoring and configuration using scripting (Python, Bash, REST).
• Deploy SaaS applications such as Cisco DNA, ISE, and Firepower Management Center.
• Lead troubleshooting for hybrid AWS, Azure, and on-prem networks.
• Coordinate with ISPs to resolve WAN-related issues.
• Evaluate wireless network improvements for better connectivity.
• Integrate SDN tools to support scalable operations.
• Monitor critical infrastructure (UPS, HVAC, generators) and coordinate vendor repairs.
• Document network configurations, incidents, and procedures.
• Collaborate across teams to align network ops with business needs.

Skills

Network engineering

Cloud integrations

Routing protocols

Network troubleshooting

Scripting (Python, Bash, REST, NETCONF

Vendor management

SDN familiarity

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Cisco DNA

ISE

Firepower Management Center

AWS

Azure

Job description

Bandwidth is hiring a Network Engineer to support and optimize our enterprise network infrastructure, blending traditional networking with cloud and SaaS solutions. You will work with vendors on critical infrastructure, including UPS, generators, and HVAC, to ensure operational continuity.

You will design and implement automated monitoring, deploy Cisco DNA, ISE, and Firepower, and drive improvements across hybrid AWS/Azure/on-prem environments.