Remote Network Engineer — Grow with a Cloud Backbone

Hostphase; United States; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Hostphase is building a fast-growing cloud infrastructure and seeks a Network Administrator to help architect, operate, and grow the global backbone powering our cloud platform. You will work with systems and software engineers to keep connectivity fast, resilient, and secure for customers worldwide.

Expect a hands-on environment with opportunities to grow into a senior networking specialist, tackle DDoS patterns, study traffic, and troubleshoot end-to-end across Cisco, Mikrotik, and Opengear

Qualifications

• Solid, practical Linux administration skills.
• Clear understanding of how the Internet is wired together.
• Comfort using the shell to diagnose networking services.
• Scripting ability in Python and Bash.
• Genuine curiosity and a drive to keep improving.

Responsibilities

• Keep an eye on server and network health using Grafana and Graylog.
• Detect, investigate, and mitigate unusual DDoS attack patterns.
• Study traffic flows and routing behaviour to spot anomalies early.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure end to end with full access to the management layer.
• Operate network gear including Cisco switches, Mikrotik, and Opengear.
• Manage Internet number resources (IPv4, IPv6, ASN).
• Configure and tune iBGP and eBGP with the full table, OSPF.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking fundamentals

Shell diagnosis

Python

Bash

Collaboration

Tools

Grafana

Graylog

Mikrotik

Opengear

Cisco-style CLI

Job description

As a Network Administrator at Hostphase, you will help architect, operate, and grow the global backbone that powers our cloud platform. Working closely with systems and software engineers, you will keep connectivity fast, resilient, and secure for customers around the world. Expect a hands-on environment where you can go deep, move quickly, and grow into a senior networking specialist.

Who we are

Hostphase is a fast-growing cloud infrastructure provider serving customers in more than 140 countries. We make it effortless for developers to launch and scale their applications on a fully automated platform, backed by round-the-clock support and high-performance virtual and bare metal servers.

What you will be doing

Keep an eye on server and network health using tooling such as Grafana and Graylog

Detect, investigate, and mitigate unusual DDoS attack patterns

Study traffic flows and routing behaviour to spot anomalies early

Troubleshoot infrastructure end to end with full access to the management layer

Operate a range of network gear, including Cisco-style CLI Ethernet switches, Mikrotik, and Opengear

Manage Internet number resources (IPv4, IPv6, ASN)

Configure and tune dynamic routing protocols (iBGP and eBGP with the full table, OSPF)

What we are looking for

Solid, practical Linux administration skills

A clear understanding of how the Internet is wired together

Comfort using the shell to diagnose networking services

Scripting ability in Python and Bash (additional languages are a welcome bonus)

Genuine curiosity and a drive to keep improving

A collaborative, ownership-driven attitude

What we offer

An open, empowering culture where your voice genuinely counts

Trust and autonomy – we value focus and initiative over micromanagement

Flexible ways of working – contribute fully remotely or from our USA office, whichever suits you

Supportive, expert colleagues who are happy to share their craft

Room to grow – access to leading conferences and training

Extra time off – up to 10 additional vacation days per year

Team perks that keep things fun – shared breakfasts, trips, and events

Competitive hourly rate of $40 – $75 USD per hour, bonuses also available

Meaningful quarterly bonuses tied to revenue targets we consistently hit