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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** } Sophos - **Location:** Cranberry Township, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Active Directory, Application Firewall, JIRA, Command-Line Interface, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Commands, Linux Distribution, Windows Servers, MySQL, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Remote Access Technology, Shell Script, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Backup and Restore, Wi-Fi Technology, Network Routers, Scripting, Information Technology, Vcenter, Network Server - **Published:** October 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/1a4317ba-34e9-457a-a8af-8ab2dd4900ef/network-engineer ## About the Role * Associate degree in Information Technology, Networking, Computer Science, or related field, along with at least 2 years' related experience in network system administration and support experience. * Hands-on experience installing and configuring a wide variety of servers, operating systems, and security appliances in a datacenter environment. * Good working knowledge of network protocols and services (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP), Domain Name Service (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)), routing and switching concepts, VLANs, Wifi, and network monitoring tools. * Experience with firewall administration and VPN technologies. * Comfortable in navigating a Linux command line and OS through command line. * Able to debug Linux system and networking issues. * Experience with virtualized environments such as VMware vSphere, vCenter, Proxmox (KVM). * Basic knowledge of MySQL database administration and troubleshooting. * Basic knowledge of Shell scripting and Python scripting for configuration, automation, and troubleshooting. * Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. * Excellent organization and time management abilities. * Onsite availability is a must. Desired Skills: * Hands-on experience with DHCP and DNS server configuration, administration, and troubleshooting. * Working knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory, including user and group management. * Experience working in Software/Hardware QA or a similar testing environment ## Description The engineer will assist in building, supporting and deploying the hardware and software for development and quality assurance teams across global Sophos labs/data-centers. This individual will apply his/her skills in systems administration and network administration to support the usage needs of the engineering teams and the broader organizations. Along with technical skills, the position requires someone who can maintain careful documentation and keep the extensive lab inventory current in a DevOps fashion based on Infrastructure as Code principles. What You Will Do * Hands-on, in office/lab, NSG-ELS team support of the following + Install, network and configure firewall appliances, servers and other hardware in the labs + Install necessary software (typically Linux distributions) in a reproducible manner. + Ensure maximum lab uptime meeting internal organization SLAs. + Support the engineering teams in performing product development and testing and day-to-day operations and maintenance. * Root Cause Analysis of recurring lab infrastructure challenges + Diagnose and fix hardware or software problems as necessary in supported systems * Maintain IT components as needed. Configure and maintain networking and site infrastructure (switches, routers, security components, VPNs etc.) as required * Implement improvements to existing Labs Infrastructure * Perform backup/restore activities for network device configurations, maintain accurate inventory and documentation, and support lifecycle management (patching, hardware refresh, and decommissioning). * Responsible for capturing work activity in JIRA and plan effort accordingly using scrum principles, advocacy · Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities · Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint · Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp · Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge · Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing Our Commitment To You We're proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we're committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. Data Protection If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. 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