Senior IT Network Engineer

BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE. What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse?  The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions .  Pure is blazing trails and setting records: For eight straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant  Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions And, our 4,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark. SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE… The IT Senior Network Engineer position will be responsible for Pure Storage’s global network presence and support of the global corporate IT network systems.   As part of the Network Operations team, you will design, implement, maintain, and support our growing network infrastructure(s) to maintain highly available network architectures that meet business objectives and SLAs.  Owning the lifecycle of a production data center network serving thousands of customers Designing and managing the network that make up our production and supporting environments Working with Engineering, Datacenter Operations, and support organizations to provide network connectivity and security. Deploying multi-site Internet connectivity for WAN and LAN access, Cloud and employee access Optimizing the efficiency of the network infrastructure via automation. Perform network maintenance and upgrades, monitor performance and ensure system availability.  Work within change management policies.  Implement security tools and procedures with the company’s security team.  Liaise with vendors and IT for problem resolution.  Design and implement new network solutions and improve network efficiency.  Install and support network foundational services (e.g. Infoblox DNS & DHCP).  Investigate network faults and report status to stakeholders. Requires heavy collaboration with the US timezone On-call requirements topic - reword On-call rotation and production issue triage experience.  WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE… 10+ years of experience as a Senior Network Engineer with a Bachelor's degree. CIS or Telecommunications degree preferred.  Strong collaboration and teamwork skills. Experience in a collaborative team environment. Desire to learn and share knowledge, excellent communication skills.  Scripting and configuration management tool proficiency.  Must have Hands-on experience.  Monitoring and alerting system experience (e.g. Nagios). Expert in routing protocols (BGP & OSPF). IPV4/IPV6 Experience with network vendors (Arista, Cisco, Aruba, ClearPass, Palo Alto, Juniper).  Strong documentation skills creating diagrams and knowledge Base articles.  Strong working knowledge of LAN, WIFI, WAN technologies, standards, and security best practices.  Experience configuring and installing network devices and services (e.g. routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers).  Solid understanding of public cloud technologies. Azure Cloud experience a plus Splunk dashboard familiarity. BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY. Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey. Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants. And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY. Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply. 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Please note: Pure does not currently sponsor deemed export license applications so we are unable to proceed with applicants requiring stated sponsorship. PURE’S COMPLIANCE WITH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT COVID-19 MANDATE In accordance with Pure’s policies, current and anticipated federal regulations, and our ongoing commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees, partners, and customers, and the community at large, where permitted by law, all Pure employees and contractors working in the United States are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date. Should you require an exemption for medical or religious reasons, you must initiate Pure’s exemption request process which will determine if an exemption can be granted in accordance with applicable local, state, and/or federal law.