Senior Systems Engineer, Network

About the role

Edged Data Centers is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale and build-to-suit customers. The role involves maintaining, supporting, and enhancing the company's network infrastructure across a growing portfolio of hyperscale and enterprise data center facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, support, and maintain enterprise-wide network infrastructure across corporate and data center environments.
• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco switches, routers, wireless infrastructure.
• Implement, maintain, and optimize Palo Alto firewall policies, NAT rules, VPNs, security zones, and threat prevention services.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex network and connectivity issues.
• Maintain network performance, capacity, availability, and security using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Coordinate with service providers and carriers to provision, troubleshoot, and resolve circuit and connectivity issues.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews for network-related events.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide support for critical production infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the Network Manager to develop and maintain network architecture standards and roadmaps.
• Design and implement highly available network solutions supporting hyperscale and enterprise data center operations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to improve security, performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Create and maintain network diagrams, engineering standards, device templates, and operational procedures.
• Support network integration activities associated with new sites, infrastructure expansion initiatives, and portfolio growth.
• Serve as technical lead for network infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop project plans, implementation schedules, testing procedures, and cutover strategies in conjunction with implementation partners.
• Coordinate work among internal teams, external vendors, carriers, and managed service providers.
• Track project milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring successful delivery.
• Aid in budgeting, forecasting, and procurement activities for network hardware, software, and support contracts.
• Maintain detailed network documentation, standards, runbooks, and recovery procedures.
• Create executive-level summaries and technical recommendations for infrastructure improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Partner with infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, facilities, and operations teams on strategic initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive network engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years leading complex infrastructure or network projects.
• Experience working at a data center operations company.
• Experience supporting geographically diverse enterprise and/or data center environments.
• Strong understanding of high-availability network design and operational best practices.
• Architectural mindset with experience developing complete multi-disciplinary solutions (Networking, Security, Systems, Infrastructure).
• Automation Experience a Plus: experience driving a disciplined and consistent environment through automation tools.
• Certifications a Plus: PCNSE, PCNSA , CCNP (Enterprise, Service Provider, Data Center, Security).

Specific Skills / Abilities

• Proven experience working with third-party vendors, carriers, and managed service providers.
• Ability to design, review, and improve network and firewall architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex IT environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a contract role.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a strong focus on resolving user issues efficiently.
• Ability to travel up 25%-50% to data center locations and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.

EEO Statement

Edged is an equal opportunities employer. We believe in ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for all. We assess candidate qualifications and make recruiting decisions based on the experience, capabilities and skills you share with us in your application and applicable materials. Hiring and employment decisions within Edged are not based on religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Total Rewards Statement

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; PTO; employee assistance program; and other company benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, location, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Contact

Contact: edcrecruiting@edged.us