Staff Network Engineer - On Prem & Cloud (Menlo Park, CA) - #4050

Responsibilities:

• Network Design and Management:
• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise networks across on-premises data centers, AWS, and GCP environments.
• Oversee and maintain GRAIL's on-premise networking infrastructure, including Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Meraki, and Juniper devices.
• Implement and manage wireless networking solutions, VPNs, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) architectures.
• Optimize and troubleshoot network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for critical workloads.


• Security and Compliance:
• Drive Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) adoption and integration into the network infrastructure.
• Configure and manage firewalls to ensure network security and compliance.
• Conduct security audits and implement measures to address vulnerabilities.


• Automation and Innovation:
• Automate network deployment and configuration using Python, Terraform, Ansible, and other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
• Manage and optimize Git repositories in GitHub to maintain configuration and deployment scripts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate network solutions with security, virtualization, and containerized workloads.
• Support and integrate VMware and Kubernetes environments into the overall network architecture.


• Collaboration and Leadership:
• Work with key stakeholders in Security and IT to align on a roadmap of the network infrastructure for scale and security.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the IT implementation team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Skills:
• Strong experience with data center networking, wireless networking, and hybrid cloud environments (AWS/GCP).
• Proficiency with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Meraki, and Juniper devices.
• Hands-on experience with VPNs, ZTNA, SASE frameworks, VMware, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Python, Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
• Familiarity with GitHub for managing and deploying network automation scripts.


• Experience:
• 8+ years in network engineering roles, with a strong focus on hybrid cloud environments and data center networking.
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record of implementing secure and scalable network solutions.
• Solid understanding of routing protocols, load balancing, and network performance tuning.


• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.


Why Join Us?
Join GRAIL and contribute to the optimization and automation of IT processes, enabling the organization to achieve its goals and contribute towards the success of our SaaS platforms. Be part of a team that is making a real difference in the world by ensuring reliable performance, security, and scalability of our network infrastructure. Apply now to embark on an exciting journey with us!