Senior Network Operations Engineer

Join Our Growing Team: Empower the Future of Work Through Network Operations

At Okta, we’re on a mission to deliver seamless technology experiences that power workplaces and cloud environments, enabling our teams to collaborate effectively and securely, no matter where they are. As a Senior Network Operations Engineer, you will be a cornerstone in maintaining and evolving the infrastructure that connects our employees worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of work by optimizing and securing the networks that power our global offices and cloud environments.

You will work closely with our Business Technology team, ensuring that our network is not only reliable and secure but also agile and future-ready. In this role, your expertise will help us enhance connectivity, improve the end-user experience, and integrate cutting-edge technologies. You’ll drive innovation, explore the latest network trends, and ensure that the equipment and tools we rely on are performing at their peak.

This is a role for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, loves solving challenges, and is passionate about making technology work for people. We are committed to creating an inclusive space where women can thrive, lead, and have a lasting impact on the tech landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Deliver Scalable Networking Solutions: Address a variety of business challenges by supporting both physical and virtual networking environments that drive productivity and collaboration.

• Innovation & Automation: Refine network tooling, automation, and documentation to ensure consistent, reliable service and continuous improvement across our global network.

• Collaborative Problem Solving: Work cross-functionally with Business Technology, Workplace Teams, Security, and others to resolve incidents and identify opportunities for improvement in network performance and security.

• Global Network Management: Ensure that our network infrastructure, from office connectivity to cloud environments, is seamlessly integrated, secure, and reliable.

• Technology Research & Integration: Lead the research, evaluation, and implementation of innovative networking technologies that support both our global workforce and our mission of seamless, high-performance connectivity.

• Network Monitoring & Optimization: Regularly monitor network health, optimize performance, and ensure that configurations remain consistent, secure, and aligned with industry best practices.

• On-Call Support: Provide expert troubleshooting and support as part of an on-call rotation to swiftly address and resolve network outages and disruptions

What You Bring:

• Experience & Expertise: 4+ years in network-based technology solutions, with a deep understanding of enterprise network design, including office, campus, and global connectivity.

• Technical Proficiency: Proven knowledge of networking protocols (WiFi, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, ACLs, Routing, Firewalls) and experience with network monitoring tools.

• Vendor Collaboration: Experience working with hardware/software vendors and Internet/WAN connectivity partners to implement and maintain solutions.

• Security First Mindset: Strong focus on maintaining a secure, consistent end-user experience across a global network infrastructure.

• Innovative Mindset: A passion for exploring new technologies and trends in networking and driving continuous improvements.

• Preferred Expertise: Experience with Juniper/JUNOS, Palo Alto Networks NGFWs, and wireless networks, along with an understanding of office build and construction processes.

• Customer-Focused: A commitment to delivering exceptional service to internal teams and employees, creating an outstanding experience for users across the globe.

• Travel Flexibility: While travel is not a primary requirement, a willingness to travel is beneficial as needed.

  Why Okta?

  At Okta, we believe in empowering individuals to bring their best selves to work. As a part of our IT Network Engineering team, you’ll have a direct hand in building, securing, and optimizing a global network infrastructure that supports both the current and future needs of the business. Whether you're working from the office, remotely, or from a location across the world, your efforts will enable our teams to collaborate seamlessly and securely.

  We’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse team, and we particularly encourage women to apply. Together, we can build an empowering environment where you can grow, lead, and shape the future of technology.

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