Network Engineer

In this role, you will help strengthen the network foundation behind a cloud-like infrastructure environment while working closely with teams responsible for infrastructure, security, and operations. This is an opportunity to contribute to a hands-on engineering function with meaningful ownership, supporting both the underlying platform and the operational needs that keep the datacenter running smoothly., * Design, build, and operate the on-prem network infrastructure underpinning our cloud-like environment

• Own VLAN design, routing, firewall policy, and load balancer configuration across the datacenter
• Manage network segmentation and access control in support of security and compliance needs
• Build and maintain configuration-as-code for network devices and infrastructure using Ansible (and Terraform/Terragrunt where applicable)
• Collaborate closely with the infrastructure/DevSecOps engineer(s) on shared tooling, monitoring, and automation
• Support and monitor network health using Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager
• Troubleshoot network issues across routing, switching, firewalls, and load balancing
• Provide general datacenter support for customers co-located in the HostMax datacenter - things like cabling, hardware swaps, rack/stack work, and basic troubleshooting
• Participate in business-hours (M-F) on-call rotation for customer and network support
• Participate in an SDLC/Scrum-based workflow, using Jira and Confluence for planning and documentation
• Help define network standards, runbooks, and best practices as the team and topology grow
• Take on increasing ownership of network architecture and scope as the team matures and responsibilities shift from the infra engineer(s) to this role

• Solid working knowledge of networking fundamentals: VLANs, routing, firewalls, and load balancers

• Hands-on experience with configuration-as-code for infrastructure using Ansible
• Exposure to on-prem/datacenter network operations
• Proficiency with Git and standard version control workflows
• Willingness to do hands-on datacenter/hardware work (cabling, rack/stack, hardware troubleshooting) in addition to network engineering
• Prior colocation/datacenter smart-hands experience

Nice to Have:

• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and how networking applies within them
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager (or equivalent monitoring stacks)
• Familiarity with HashiCorp tooling (Vault, Boundary) as it relates to network access and secrets
• Familiarity with Keycloak or other identity/access management platforms
• Networking certifications (e.g., CCNA or equivalent) or formal networking coursework
• Familiarity with Scrum, SDLC practices, and tools like Jira/Confluence (admin experience a plus)
• Experience with Terraform/Terragrunt
• Prior experience joining or building an infrastructure/network team from scratch

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance

The annual salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $150,000. This may be subject to change based on the candidate’s education, experience and skill set.

We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!