Senior Network Engineer (US - Bay Area)

Fortanix; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Volunteer Time Off

Internet stipend

Excellent equity

401k

Job summary

Fortanix is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate a secure, scalable network infrastructure across data centers and cloud environments. You will partner with Engineering, SaasOps, and Customer Success to deliver resilient connectivity and drive automation and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes a hands-on, automation-first approach, with on-call responsibilities and growth opportunities within a leading data security platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience designing and operating large-scale data center and cloud network infrastructure with focus on scalability, resilience, and security.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, security, load balancing, virtualization, and SDN.
• Automation-first mindset with experience using Python, Bash, Ansible, or similar tools to automate provisioning, configuration, and operations.
• Hands-on experience with Linux systems and troubleshooting across network, OS, and application layers.
• Experience with NFV and virtualized network environments.
• Familiarity with Juniper platforms and JunOS.
• Experience with network monitoring, observability, performance optimization, and incident response.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Designing and evolving data center network architectures.
• Ensuring reliability, performance, scalability, and security of production and development networks.
• Collaborating with Engineering, SaasOps, and Customer Success to deploy networking solutions across cloud environments.
• Managing, configuring, and monitoring network infrastructure and implementing automation.
• Participating in an on-call rotation for incident response.
• Coordinating and executing data center visits for deployment and maintenance.
• Driving continuous improvement through new technologies and documentation.

Skills

Data center networking

Network security

Automation mindset

Linux troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

On-call incident response

Network monitoring

NFV/SDN

Troubleshooting across layers

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/IT or related field

Tools

Juniper JunOS

Ansible

Python

Bash

Job description

About Fortanix:

In today’s world, where data spreads across various clouds and devices, traditional security measures aren’t enough. Businesses need a dynamic approach to defend against constant cyber threats and ensure agile data security. Fortanix leads the way in data-centric cybersecurity for hybrid multicloud environments, using advanced cryptography, encryption, and confidential AI solutions.

As data breaches become more frequent and traditional defenses fall short, we focus on data exposure management to keep your information safe. Our unified data security platform addresses vulnerabilities in hybrid multicloud environments, defends against threats, and makes it easier to discover, assess, and fix data exposure risks. Whether implementing a Zero Trust model or preparing for the post-quantum computing era, we help businesses worldwide protect their most sensitive data, wherever it is.

Our commitment to solving the world’s toughest data security challenges has earned Fortanixmultiple Cybersecurity Excellence and Innovation Awards, as well as recognition from industry giants such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, Intel, ServiceNow, and Snowflake.

Our team includes industry leaders and cryptography experts, creating a culture of trust, innovation and collaboration where every voice is valued. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us shape the future of data security and work towards a safer digital future.

Why work with us?

We’re seeking passionate people to work with us to change the very idea of how people use cloud computing. We take pride in making Fortanix a great place to work. Coworkers recognize that great ideas can come from anyone, and everyone is encouraged to jump in, contribute, and ask questions.In tackling the hardest problems, we believe that working together will produce better solutions.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and operating a secure, scalable, and highly available network infrastructure that supports our global platform. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable connectivity across our data centers and cloud environments while driving continuous improvements in automation, performance, and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and evolving data center network architectures, including planning, implementing, and optimizing new network deployments to support current and future business needs.
• Ensuring the reliability, performance, scalability, and security of our production and development network infrastructure by proactively identifying improvements and maintaining high availability.
• Collaborating with Engineering, SaasOps, and Customer Success teams to design, deploy, and support networking solutions across private and public cloud environments.
• Managing, configuring, and monitoring network infrastructure, including implementing configuration management, network automation, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure operational efficiency and service reliability.
• Participating in an on-call rotation to provide timely incident response and ensure the continuous availability of mission-critical network services.
• Coordinate and execute data center visits for infrastructure deployment, server maintenance, and operational support.
• Driving continuous improvement by evaluating new technologies, enhancing operational processes, maintaining technical documentation, and contributing to network standards and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience designing and operating large-scale data center and cloud network infrastructure with a focus on scalability, resilience, and security.
• Strong knowledge of modern networking technologies, including routing, switching, network security, load balancing, virtualization, and software-defined networking.
• An automation-first mindset with experience using Python, Bash, Ansible, or similar tools to automate network provisioning, configuration, and operations.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux systems and the ability to troubleshoot across network, operating system, and application layers.
• Experience with Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and virtualized network environments.
• Familiarity with Juniper networking platforms and JunOS is highly desirable.
• Experience with network monitoring, observability, performance optimization, and incident response in production environments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across cross‑functional engineering teams.
• A proactive, ownership‑driven approach with a passion for continuous learning, automation, and operational excellence.

What we offer:

• We offer a collaborative work environment, amazing equity, great benefits, competitive salary, and the opportunity to redefine cloud computing.
• Unlimited PTO (it’s between you and your work!)
• 40 hours of Volunteer Time Off/year
• Internet stipend
• Friendly culture that brings the best out of everybody
• 401k

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may includeadditionalcompensation in the form of bonus,equityor commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Holidays, and more. Thebasecompensation range for this role is $120,000- $150,000/ Year.

Fortanix is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other status. If you’re interested in working in a fast-growing, exciting working environment – we encourage you to apply!