Network Engineer

sghcorp.com; United States; Remote; USD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to thrive in a dynamic HPC environment. This remote role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, ensuring the performance of critical network systems. You'll monitor and maintain enterprise-scale networks, collaborate with remote teams, and contribute to the optimization of high-performance computing operations. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability, this position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and excellence in technology.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k saving plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise scale networks.
• Exceptional ability to work as part of a remote team and provide IT support.
• Thorough understanding of L2 and L3 network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain network equipment and support staff with issues.
• Manage both InfiniBand and Ethernet networks for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on cybersecurity and network efficiency.

Skills

Enterprise scale networks

Data center environments

InfiniBand networks

Ethernet networks

L2 and L3 network protocols

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

InfiniBand (Mellanox/NVIDIA)

Cumulus

UFM or OpenSM

Job description

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Solving complexity. Accelerating results.

At Penguin Solutions, we understand the boundless potential of technology and support our customers in turning cutting-edge ideas into outcomes—faster, and at any scale.

With over two decades of experience as trusted advisors, Penguin Solutions is an end-to-end technology company solving the industry’s most complex challenges in computing, memory, and LED solutions. Penguin designs, builds, deploys, and manages high-performance, high-availability enterprise solutions, allowing customers to achieve their breakthrough innovations.

Date Posted: Apr 29, 2025

Requisition ID: 1573

Location:

US

Overview

We are looking for a Network Engineer seeking to apply their technical skills in a fast-paced and complex HPC environment. Working knowledge of server and network hardware and software and the desire to participate in projects at a large-scale data center is central to this role. This position will work with remote engineering teams to resolve and diagnose network issues at scale. Adaptability and flexibility within the environment will be key to the candidate’s success. Penguin supports HPC environments where network performance is critical.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform on-going maintenance and upgrades to network equipment.
• Provide support to staff, as well as respond to server and network issues.
• Manage and maintain both InfiniBand and Ethernet networks.
• Run hardware diagnostics and replace failing parts in a timely manner.
• Monitor all network processes to ensure the smooth flow of data across the network.
• Collaborate with software and network engineering teams on cybersecurity and network efficiency.
• Support a Linux-based, high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) environment, featuring a wide range of technologies.
• Maintain meticulous documentation for internal and external build instructions - such as configuration examples, guidance on technical details, and best practices.
• Develop automation and other tools to improve operations.
• Supervise on-site staff in updating cards and other components in the environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise scale networks.
• In-depth knowledge of data center environments, servers, and network equipment.
• Exceptional ability to work as part of a remote team, provide IT support, and resolve errors.
• Ability to keep up with advancements in data center infrastructure and technologies.
• Experience administering both InfiniBand (Mellanox/NVIDIA) and Ethernet (Cumulus) networks.
• Proficiency in documenting network processes and diagrams.
• Thorough understanding of L2 and L3 network protocols.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to respond to network and server errors after hours.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide critical support for AI and HPC operations.
• US Citizenship is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in installing, monitoring, and maintaining data center networks.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting large scale Ethernet and InfiniBand networks.
• Demonstrated practice with low-latency/high-bandwidth networking performance optimization.
• Knowledge of communication libraries such as NCCL, UCX and MPI.
• Familiarity with UFM or OpenSM network management software.

Location

This is a remote position in the United States.

Travel

Minimal travel may be required.

The base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in the United States is $97,000 - $114,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.The position is bonus-eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401k saving plan and other benefits, such as Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.

Inclusion & Belonging Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces differences and fosters belonging for all.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, creed, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.