Senior Network Engineer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to understand organization’s needs; design, plan, implement & support global data centers and enterprise campus networks.

• Handle multiple high-impact projects concurrently.

• Undertake large scale network transformation initiatives working in a cross-functional team.

• Analyze and resolve complex network issues, often serving as a high-level escalation point for the support teams. 

• Design, configure, implement, and support edge network, WAN/MPLS and cloud connectivity.

• Improve operational efficiency – Enhance Network Automation, Empower NOC team to through knowledge base, runbooks, review & reduce tickets strategically.

• Identify gaps, risks, potential issues and resolve them proactively.

• Audit and develop standards and procedures for network technologies.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in planning, designing, implementing & supporting customer-facing production data center and Enterprise Campus Networks.

• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.), network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), and network security principles (NAC).

• Experience in setting up network connectivity with AWS, Azure or other cloud platforms.

• Expertise in Remote Access & Site-to-Site VPN encryption, modern switching platforms, and firewalls.

• Experience in multi-vendor technologies - Cisco, HP, Aruba, Arista, F5.

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.

• Experience in security policy implementation and enhancing network monitoring.

• Proven ability to manage mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science.

• Expertise in atleast two functions: Cisco Remote Access & Site-to-site VPN, Aruba ClearPass NAC, Cloud Networking and F5 Load-balancer is a must.

• CCNP/CCIE or equivalent expert level certifications required.

• Network Automation skill is required (python, Ansible, Terraform etc).

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• High degree of professionalism.

Job Location:

This is an on-site position based in Cadence's San Jose, CA office.

The annual salary range for California is $119,000 to $221,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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