Network Engineer II

In-N-Out Burgers, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSAs

401(k) plan

Adoption assistance

Education reimbursement

Supplemental health plans

Pet insurance

Job summary

Network Engineer II at In-N-Out Burger in Irvine, CA, will design, implement, and manage the company’s advanced network infrastructure. This hands-on role emphasizes SD-WAN, security, and mentoring junior engineers.

The position is 100% in office with clear growth in a collaborative, enterprise network environment and competitive benefits. Excellent compensation reflects experience and contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
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Responsibilities

• Maintain, support, and optimize the company’s WAN, LAN, and WLAN across all locations.
• Help implement SD-WAN solutions to enhance network performance and reliability.
• Assist other teams with escalated network support requests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced issues related to all aspects of the network infrastructure, including firewalls, routing, switching, and wireless systems.
• Assist with the management of firewalls and web application firewalls, ensuring the highest levels of network security and compliance.
• Work with cyber security to implement security policies, conduct vulnerability assessments, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering professional growth within the team.
• Develop training programs and share best practices to elevate the overall technical competency of the network team.

Skills

Network engineering

SD-WAN

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Firewalls

Web Application Firewalls

SD-WAN

Data Center Switches

Wireless Networking

Job description

Overview

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger! We are seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer II based in our Irvine, CA office. The Network Engineer II will serve as a member of the Network Engineering team, responsible for helping design, implement, and manage the company’s advanced network infrastructure. Your role will involve handling complex network challenges, implementing strategic initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers and administrators.

This position is 100% in office and will be based in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, support, and optimize the company’s WAN, LAN, and WLAN across all locations.
• Help implement SD-WAN solutions to enhance network performance and reliability.
• Assist other teams with escalated network support requests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced issues related to all aspects of the network infrastructure, including firewalls, routing, switching, and wireless systems.
• Assist with the management of firewalls and web application firewalls, ensuring the highest levels of network security and compliance.
• Work with cyber security to implement security policies, conduct vulnerability assessments, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering professional growth within the team.
• Develop training programs and share best practices to elevate the overall technical competency of the network team.
• Pay Range is $114,200 - $134,000 annualized salary. This represents the expected pay range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we will consider your experience and other job-related factors.
• Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA’s, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans and Pet Insurance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on enterprise-level infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of data center and access switches, wireless networks, and SD-WAN technologies.
• Extensive experience with network security, particularly firewalls and application firewalls.
• Proven ability to implement complex network projects and strategic initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

In-N-Out Burger plans to bring its west coast headquarters team back together under one roof by the end of 2029. After maintaining two Southern California office locations for many years, the company will permanently close its Irvine office in 2029 and once again headquarter the company’s western territory solely in Baldwin Park, California, where the company was founded in 1948. Newly hired Associates in Irvine will be eligible to participate in the group move to Tennessee with relocation assistance or work from our western headquarters in Baldwin Park, CA, upon its opening in 2029. We are sharing this information early so candidates can make informed decisions while considering a career with In-N-Out Burger.

About In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger was founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, and remains privately owned and operated. Under the direction of the Snyder family, the company has opened restaurants throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Washington, Idaho, and Tennessee. In-N-Out Burger’s menu has remained the same since 1948, and we have maintained a simple philosophy - serve only the highest quality product, prepare it in a clean and sparkling environment, and serve it in a warm and friendly manner. We have built a reputation for fresh, made-to-order foods prepared and served by friendly, well trained Associates. In-N-Out Burger offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. Should there be a need, In-N-Out Burger will provide a reasonable accommodation to complete the interview process upon request.