Network Engineer

A2 Hosting is currently hiring for a Network Engineer to join their team! The Network Engineer is responsible for building, maintaining, and improving the network infrastructure within the organization to ensure peak performance and reliability for our clients. In addition, the Network Engineer will diagnose and resolve issues as well as work on the development and implementation of upcoming projects and improvements. 

Working alongside a team of passionate professionals and leaders, the Network Engineer will be an integral part in ensuring that A2 Hosting is a leader in customer-focused web hosting services. 

What you'll do:

• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hotfixes, and security configurations
• Standardize, optimize, and automate our infrastructure for maximum performance and stability
• Monitor and manage network capacity via LibreNMS to ensure sufficient bandwidth and resources
• Collaborate with team members across the organization to design and implement network architecture to both improve existing infrastructure and build out new locations
• Maintain and improve service quality and reliability across our complex set of services
• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with other internal teams
• Document configuration standards, troubleshooting steps, and platform designs
• Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled
   

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years professional experience in system-level network administration and troubleshooting required
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing datacenter networks, encompassing both local and wide area configurations
• Skilled in network hardware selection, establishing multi-site connections, and crafting comprehensive Layer 1, 2, and 3 architectures, including BGP and VPN tunnels
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English to communicate with team members and leadership
• Expertise in administering and implementing Juniper routers and firewalls, as well as Cisco switches
• Familiarity with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible) and the ability to write basic Python scripts is preferred
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems with the ability to utilize common networking command-line tools (netstat, tcpdump, ip route, etc)
• Experience with the entire network configuration lifecycle, from plan and design through deployment and maintenance
• Solutions oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills, ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve problems in a professional and empathetic manner
• Effective time management skills, including multitasking and prioritization, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and agile work environment
• Team focused mentality with the ability to collaborate, communicate, and problem solve alongside team members at all levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills – the ability to work independently and with remote team members to meet deadlines and handle shifting priorities
• Familiarity with configuration management systems, such as Ansible or Salt, a plus
• Experience in a remote work environment with globally distributed teams strongly preferred
• Experience in a web hosting or similar technology company a plus
• Certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP or equivalent are a plus