Staff Network Engineer

Sumeru Solutions; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumeru Solutions is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to design and support scalable network infrastructure in Menlo Park, CA. With a long-term contract, this role involves significant collaboration across business units to enhance online applications.

Applicants should possess extensive experience in cloud and hybrid-cloud networks, exceptional knowledge of routing protocols, and expertise in managing large infrastructure projects. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a high-capacity online environment.
• Expertise in firewalls and network management.
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows administration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new network technologies.
• Develop workflows and programmable automation procedures.
• Proactively identify gaps and risks in network infrastructure.

Skills

Expertise in routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)

Experience with IPSEC VPN management

Knowledge of network monitoring tools

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Experience with cloud environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

F5 BigIP

Cisco routing/switching

Juniper SRX security

Job description

Job Description

We are sourcing for a Staff Network Engineer with one of our Direct Client in Menlo Park, CA. Duration: Long term Contract.

As a Staff Network Engineer, you’ll get to partner closely and collaborate with various business units to design, deliver and support scalable network infrastructure for many of diverse, online, customer-facing applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new network technologies and architecture in support of our on-premise, hybrid and cloud environments
• Develop and advocate against a network engineering roadmap that aligns and supports the business ecosystem and/or company’s goals.
• Partner cross‑functionally with other Product Infrastructure teams in order to continuously improve and apply standards and policies relevant to operational excellence
• Develop workflows, process and programmable automation procedures
• Proactively identify gaps, risks and issues and navigate organizational structure to resolve them.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of related experience in a high‑capacity, high‑impact online environment
• Experience in designing and supporting expansive cloud and hybrid‑cloud networks
• Expert experience with routing protocols including OSPF and BGP (IGP/EGP)
• Successful Spine and Leaf topology implementations a plus
• Experience managing IPSEC VPN encryption platforms and policies
• Expertise in traditional and software‑defined firewall platforms including policy implementation and capacity management
• Working knowledge of the following vendor specific technologies: F5 BigIP/LTM/GTM, Cisco routing/switching (ACI/9K a plus), Juniper SRX security
• Proven ability to manage large, highly visible infrastructure projects to completion
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Strong organizational and leadership skills. Ability to influence and drive consensus
• Experience with low‑level infrastructure testing, performance analysis and troubleshooting tools
• Expert knowledge TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, operating systems, and applications data flows
• In depth knowledge on configuring and optimizing network device monitoring and alerting
• Certifications in one or more of the following: CCIE, CISSP, CCNP and CCNA
• In‑depth knowledge of modern and trending network monitoring and administration tools
• Understanding of security‑policy implementation details and how to manage design and support of network environments to maintain policy integrity
• Linux and Windows specific systems knowledge, administration experience
• Prioritizes and performs a variety of concurrent tasks with minimal direction or supervision.

Job Location

Menlo Park, CA

EEO Statement

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