[Hiring] Network Engineer @Anaplan

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer who will be responsible for the architectural design, implementation, and highest level of support for our global enterprise network. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your deep experience and creativity to a leadership role within our team. The successful candidate will be a dedicated team player, able to drive the business forward while mentoring others in a remote, 24x7 operational environment.

Your Impact

• Provide end-to-end ownership and serve as the subject matter expert for our global network infrastructure.
• Lead the architectural design, setup, and configuration of network systems for new office sites from the ground up.
• Provide comprehensive support for our global network infrastructure, including monitoring, alert management, and maintenance (patching, upgrades, and tuning).
• Drive strategy for network maintenance, including major upgrades, patching, and performance tuning to ensure maximum stability and performance optimization.
• Provide expert-level support for our core network technologies from both proactive and reactive positions, including:
  • Cisco Meraki Switches
  • Wireless Access Points
  • Meraki and Palo Alto firewalls
  • Cisco routers
  • Global Protect VPN
  • Portnox
• Monitor services and alerts for network gear and SaaS services, and perform initial triage for network/SaaS platform issues.
• Act as the final escalation point for critical network issues, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Manage ticket queues, tickets, and escalations.
• Act as an escalation point for complex troubleshooting, collaborating with the team and office stakeholders to ensure timely remediation.
• Develop and maintain documentation for implementation guidelines, runbooks, reusable design templates, and support templates.
• Work with a drive for success to ensure the stability and reliability of our network.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and respond to escalations outside of scheduled shifts.
• Ability to act as a team lead, managing items such as maintaining the team's shift rotation schedule, on-call rotations, and internal team escalations.

Your Experience

• 5+ years of extensive experience managing and designing corporate IT network systems in a modern, global environment.
• Deep expertise in network infrastructure and monitoring principles.
• A dedicated and hardworking individual with a strong drive for success and proven experience in continuous improvement to drive the business forward.
• Significant experience leading the deployment of network infrastructure for new sites.
• Experience maintaining ticket queues, tickets, and escalations.
• Experience working with IT operations management (ITOM) software that monitors and alerts on an organization's IT infrastructure, from network devices to servers and applications.
• Deep expertise and strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Global Protect VPN, and Portnox.
• An excellent team player with superior communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders in a globally dispersed environment.
• A track record of providing guidance and mentorship to develop junior team members.
• Flexibility to provide leadership and coverage in a 24x7 shift operation, which may include an on-call rotation.
• Must have reliable internet for this remote position.
• BA or BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Haves

• Advanced Technical Certifications (e.g., CCNP, CISSP, etc.).
• Can provide examples of projects or initiatives you’ve helped deliver to business stakeholders.
• Experience in leveraging AI technologies to assist in your role.
• You prefer to solve problems with code over clicks.
• Strong orientation to be results and data-driven.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

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• Extend offers to candidates without an extensive interview process with a member of our recruitment team and a hiring manager via video or in person.
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