Network Engineer

About the role

NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) operates at the bleeding edge of technology, scaling and enhancing high‑performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure for research, production, and delivery. The Network Engineer will join the Network and Security Platform Management team, responsible for a global network footprint across office, data‑center, and co‑location environments. The role focuses on large‑scale data‑center network operations, ensuring performance, resilience, and scalability while supporting complex compute and research workflows.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain scalable, resilient data‑center network infrastructure built on Cisco and Arista technologies.
• Lead troubleshooting and break/fix efforts for complex enterprise network issues involving routing, switching, firewalls, and WAN infrastructure.
• Automate operational tasks using Git, Ansible, Python, and Jinja2.
• Implement and manage WAN networks using IOS‑XR, segment routing, and multitenant design principles.
• Monitor and proactively manage the health and performance of a global network infrastructure with modern telemetry and observability tools.
• Support and operate Infrastructure‑as‑Code and CI/CD practices for network provisioning.
• Collaborate with the Network Engineering team to deliver high‑quality designs and ensure successful roll‑out of strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with Data Center, Security, and DevOps teams to align on infrastructure goals and configurations.
• Mentor and coach junior team members; promote knowledge sharing and documentation across the team.
• Conduct regular network audits and ensure compliance with internal standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience operating and engineering large‑scale enterprise or data‑center networks.
• Strong expertise in Cisco and Arista hardware and software platforms, including IOS, IOS‑XR, NX‑OS, and EOS.
• In‑depth understanding and hands‑on experience with BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN, and MPLS technologies.
• Practical experience in WAN technologies, including SD‑WAN, segment routing, and multitenancy environments.
• Basic knowledge of scripting and automation; familiarity with Python, Ansible, Jinja2, and Git.
• Strong diagnostic skills, including packet analysis and performance tuning.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and predictive analysis systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work in Agile and DevOps‑oriented environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; comfortable managing priorities in high‑pressure scenarios.
• CCNP or equivalent certification preferred; CCIE or relevant vendor certifications a strong plus.
• Experience with InfiniBand technology and managing large‑scale HPC clusters.

Benefits & Perks

• Company‑paid lunch stipend (provided via GrubHub).
• 100% employer‑paid medical coverage in a High Deductible Health Plan, plus dental and vision for employees and families.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with company match of 100% of contributions up to 6%.
• Optional employee‑paid medical insurance (PPO) and additional benefits such as HSAs (with company contribution), FSAs, supplemental life insurance, Wellhub, etc.
• 25 days of paid time off plus 12 company holidays.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.