Network Engineer

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Francisco is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain high-density data center networks using Mellanox Spectrum switches and ConnectX adapters. You will administer Cumulus Linux, optimize routing, and orchestrate network operations with Netris in hybrid cloud environments.

Requirements include 3+ years of network engineering experience (6+ for senior), expertise in BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN, LACP, and proficiency in Python or Go for automation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional network engineering experience (6+ years for Senior-level consideration).
• Deep familiarity with Mellanox Spectrum switches and ConnectX adapters.
• Strong proficiency in Cumulus Linux (Debian-based) and general Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience with Netris for VPC-style networking on-premises or in hybrid cloud environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN, and LACP.
• Proficiency in Python or Go for network automation.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain high-density data center networks.
• Administer and optimize network nodes running Cumulus Linux.
• Manage and orchestrate network operations using Netris.
• Monitor and tune network performance for real-time systems.
• Implement and manage firewall rules, VPNs, and ACLs.
• Develop automation workflows to eliminate manual configuration.

Skills

Network engineering

Mellanox Spectrum

Cumulus Linux

Netris networking

BGP

OSPF

EVPN-VXLAN

LACP

Python/Go

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Mellanox Adapters

Netris

Cumulus Linux

Job description

• Design, deploy, and maintain high-density data center networks utilizing Mellanox switches and adapters.
• Administer and optimize network nodes running Cumulus Linux, ensuring stable and high-performance routing and switching.
• Manage and orchestrate network operations using Netris for automated, controller-based networking.
• Monitor and tune network performance for real-time systems, with a focus on throughput and latency.
• Implement and manage firewall rules, VPNs, and access control lists (ACLs) to protect infrastructure and data assets.
• Develop automation workflows to eliminate manual configuration, improve consistency, and accelerate deployment cycles.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional network engineering experience (6+ years for Senior-level consideration).
• Deep familiarity with Mellanox Spectrum switches and ConnectX adapters.
• Strong proficiency in Cumulus Linux (Debian-based) and general Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience with Netris for VPC-style networking on-premises or in hybrid cloud environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN, and LACP.
• Proficiency in Python or Go for network automation.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining high-density data center networks, with a strong focus on automation and performance optimization. Proficient in managing network operations and implementing security measures to protect infrastructure and data assets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mellanox Spectrum Switches
• Cumulus Linux Administration
• Netris Networking
• BGP, OSPF, EVPN-VXLAN, LACP
• Python or Go for Automation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Network Engineering
• Routing and Switching
• Network Performance Monitoring
• Firewall Management
• VPN Configuration
• Access Control Lists
• Automation Workflows
• Linux System Administration
• Data Center Networking
• Network Orchestration

Industry Keywords

• High-Density Data Center
• Hybrid Cloud Environments
• Network Operations
• Throughput
• Latency

Tools & Technologies

• Mellanox Adapters
• Netris
• Cumulus Linux
• Real-Time Systems