Network Engineer (Azure focus)

• Strong understanding of hybrid-cloud networking architectures, including hub-and-spoke, Virtual WAN, and cloud-to-datacenter connectivity solutions.
• Proven troubleshooting skills across routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, application connectivity, WAN services, and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Experience supporting universally available business-critical production environments with a focus on performance, reliability, disaster recovery, and operational excellence.
• Knowledge of network monitoring, telemetry, alerting, capacity planning, and performance management tools and methodologies.
• Experience with network automation, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) technologies, including Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Ansible, APIs, and Git.
• Understanding of Zero Trust networking principles, cybersecurity best practices, threat prevention technologies, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including development of network diagrams, standards, configuration documentation, policies, and operational procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across Infrastructure, Cloud, Information Security, Application Development, and business teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead complex technical initiatives, and effectively support enterprise-wide infrastructure modernization efforts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced hands-on experience with Fortinet and/or Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), including firewall policy administration, network segmentation, site-to-site and remote-access VPNs, threat prevention, and high-availability configurations.
• Strong expertise with Cisco and/or Arista enterprise, campus, and data center networking technologies, including routing, switching, network fabric, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting SD-WAN, SASE/SSE, and Azure Virtual WAN solutions to improve network performance, resiliency, security, and user connectivity.
• Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), network automation, and orchestration using Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Ansible, APIs, Git, or similar technologies.
• Experience administering and supporting enterprise load balancing, application delivery, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM platforms, including Infoblox, F5, or comparable solutions.
• Strong understanding of data center, colocation, carrier, and cloud connectivity services, including coordination with telecommunications providers, managed service vendors, and cloud partners.
• Experience supporting complex, universally available environments within banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, including NIST, CIS Controls, FFIEC, PCI DSS, SOC 2, or equivalent governance frameworks.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network and cloud infrastructure issues.
• Ability to lead technical projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver solutions in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively partner with Information Security, Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Application Development, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, standards, and executive-level communications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while serving as a technical leader, mentor, and subject matter expert for network engineering and cloud networking technologies.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging networking, cloud, automation, and cybersecurity technologies and best practices.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise network engineering and administration.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred (CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent).

Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 per year

A bit about us:

A reputable and well-established California bank that has been in operation for over 100 years

Why join us?

• Leverage the latest Network & Security technologies
• Strong benefits (M,D,V, and 401k)
• Profit sharing contribution - 10%
• Flexible work environment
• Extra paycheck at Christmas