Network Engineer

Behr Paint Company; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

9/80 work option

Bonuses—quarterly & holidays

PTO 15 days + 5 sick days

401(k) with 4% match

Health plans

Job summary

Behr Paint Company is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize our enterprise network. You will drive security, performance, and reliability across the organization while guiding modernization and automation initiatives. The role requires leadership in troubleshooting and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will work on hybrid cloud networking (AWS/Azure), SD-WAN, and network automation using Python and Ansible, with on-site responsibilities at Behr’s Santa Ana HQ.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred in CS/IT or related field.
• 6+ years of experience supporting enterprise-level network infrastructure.
• Experience with Cisco/Aruba networking environments and routing/switching.
• Advanced knowledge of security: VPNs, stateful inspection, zero-trust, Palo Alto firewalls.
• SD-WAN design/deployment using Aruba EdgeConnect.
• Network automation with Python and Ansible.
• Hybrid cloud networking across AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve enterprise network infrastructure.
• Ensure security, availability, and performance across the enterprise.
• Lead modernization, automation, and infra-as-code initiatives.
• Mentor team members and lead troubleshooting for critical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide technology strategy.

Skills

Network security

Routing & switching

SD-WAN

Automation

Hybrid cloud networking

Budget planning

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

CCNP certification preferred

Tools

Aruba EdgeConnect

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus

Aruba networking

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Python

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Job description

To thrive as a Network Engineer, you are a strategic problem solver who is passionate about building, securing, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure. Success in this position requires deep technical expertise and a forward-thinking approach. It also requires a dedication to operational excellence to build scalable solutions that support current and future business needs. Ready to apply your expertise to modernize and strengthen an enterprise network while helping shape its future? We are looking for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving innovation, exploring emerging technologies, and helping create a reliable, high-performing technology environment!

In this role, you’ll lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our network infrastructure while ensuring security, availability, and performance across the enterprise. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll evaluate emerging technologies and lead modernization initiatives, including automation and infrastructure solutions. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, influence technology strategy, and help shape the future of our network environment. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing, and we rely on this role to provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and lead troubleshooting efforts for critical network issues. Together, we’ll build and maintain a resilient, secure, and future-ready network environment!

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification preferred.

• 6+ years of experience supporting enterprise-level network infrastructure, including advanced network administration, troubleshooting, and engineering responsibilities.

• Experience with enterprise-level hardware and software systems and a thorough understanding of network operating systems, applications, and development tools.

• Advanced knowledge of routing and switching technologies, including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP, with hands‑on experience administering Cisco (Catalyst/Nexus) and Aruba networking environments.

• Strong expertise in enterprise network security, including VPNs, stateful inspection, zero‑trust architecture, and Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls.

• Proven experience designing, deploying, and optimizing SD-WAN solutions, including Aruba EdgeConnect (formerly Silver Peak) for highly available and resilient connectivity.

• Experience with network automation and infrastructure-as-code, including scripting and administration using Python and Ansible.

• Advanced monitoring and diagnostic skills, including traffic analysis, packet-level troubleshooting, and proactive network performance monitoring using tools such as Wireshark and SolarWinds.

• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud networking architectures and experience managing secure connectivity across AWS and Azure environments.

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of understanding, evaluating, and communicating complex technical information to a variety of audiences.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop effective proposals, executive presentations, and technical recommendations.

• Demonstrated experience in financial and project planning, including preparing technical budget forecasts, performing cost-benefit analyses to support infrastructure investments, and successfully leading complex network and infrastructure deployments using formal project management methodologies.

• Proven ability to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively with staff, leadership, vendors, customers, and contractors while considering broader operational impacts when resolving network issues.
  

Special Requirements

• The role is based on-site at Behr’s Corporate Headquarters in Santa Ana, California.

• Must participate in a rotating on-call schedule. Provide support for planned network maintenance, system migrations, and emergency troubleshooting during evenings, weekends, and off-hours.

• Ability to travel as required to offer technical support and project assistance.

Here is what we offer you:

• Enjoy our hybrid schedule and 9/80 work option that gives you every other Friday off.

• Quarterly and holiday bonuses are available.

• Accrue 15 paid days of vacation time off the first year plus 5 days of sick time off.

• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match. Annual retirement profit-sharing payments

• Competitive health plans for individuals and families

• Check out behr.com/careers to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks.

Company: Behr Paint Company

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Full time

Hiring Range: $106,500.00 - $167,200.00 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position_. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company_.

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