Network Engineer

A2 Hosting is currently hiring for a Network Engineer to join their team! The Network Engineer is responsible for building, maintaining, and improving the network infrastructure within the organization to ensure peak performance and reliability for our clients. In addition, the Network Engineer will diagnose and resolve issues as well as work on the development and implementation of upcoming projects and improvements. Working alongside a team of passionate professionals and leaders, the Network Engineer will be an integral part in ensuring that A2 Hosting is a leader in customer-focused web hosting services. What you'll do:

Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hotfixes, and security configurations

Standardize, optimize, and automate our infrastructure for maximum performance and stability

Monitor and manage network capacity via LibreNMS to ensure sufficient bandwidth and resources

Collaborate with team members across the organization to design and implement network architecture to both improve existing infrastructure and build out new locations

Maintain and improve service quality and reliability across our complex set of services

Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with other internal teams

Document configuration standards, troubleshooting steps, and platform designs

Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled

Skills and Experience:

3+ years professional experience in system-level network administration and troubleshooting required

Proven expertise in designing and implementing datacenter networks, encompassing both local and wide area configurations

Skilled in network hardware selection, establishing multi-site connections, and crafting comprehensive Layer 1, 2, and 3 architectures, including BGP and VPN tunnels

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English to communicate with team members and leadership

Expertise in administering and implementing Juniper routers and firewalls, as well as Cisco switches

Familiarity with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible) and the ability to write basic Python scripts is preferred

Working knowledge of Linux operating systems with the ability to utilize common networking command-line tools (netstat, tcpdump, ip route, etc)

Experience with the entire network configuration lifecycle, from plan and design through deployment and maintenance

Solutions oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills, ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve problems in a professional and empathetic manner

Effective time management skills, including multitasking and prioritization, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and agile work environment

Team focused mentality with the ability to collaborate, communicate, and problem solve alongside team members at all levels of the organization

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills – the ability to work independently and with remote team members to meet deadlines and handle shifting priorities

Familiarity with configuration management systems, such as Ansible or Salt, a plus

Experience in a remote work environment with globally distributed teams strongly preferred

Experience in a web hosting or similar technology company a plus

Certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP or equivalent are a plus

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups often apply to jobs ONLY IF they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications, nor should they. A2 Hosting focuses on hiring people, not just skill sets, and encourages you to apply, even without meeting every qualification. We look forward to your application. A note on the location: Aside from our data center team, A2 Hosting is a fully remote organization with a globally distributed workforce. With that, there is a lot of flexibility on where our team members can work, although there may be position specific limitations or requirements for the role. Additionally, since each state in the US operates as an independent entity, companies must have business licensing to hire in each state. Because of that, A2 Hosting is not able to hire in all states. At this time, we are licensed to hire in the following states: AR, AZ, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, MI, NC, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, and WI.

US-based candidates who do not reside in one of the above states are unable to be considered for employment at A2 Hosting. Why Work for A2 Hosting:

A2 Hosting provides a collaborative and team-focused work environment with a focus on training and development for all of our team members. We strive to promote from within, provide growth opportunities, and encourage our team members to embrace the curious and passionate core values that drive us forward. Additional benefits, based on location, are below: Benefits for ALL Team Members, regardless of location:

Generous amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) hours, available DAY 1!

The ability to work from home; positions are 100% remote (aside from our data center team)

Paid parental leave

Free hosting services (we want our team to see why we're the best!)

US Specific Benefits (for US based team members only):

Subsidized health insurance - A2 Hosting pays a substantial portion of insurance costs for our team members

Low-cost, high coverage dental and vision insurance options

Company-matching 401(k) plans (Traditional and Roth available)

Company-sponsored life and disability insurances

About A2 Hosting: In 2001, our CEO, Bryan Muthig, started A2 Hosting from a two-room office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With a mission to help the world succeed online, he wanted to make it easier for people to thrive on the internet. Fast forward to over two decades later, Muthig has used his passion and strong technical background to build a globally recognized web hosting company, with data centers all over the world. Even with this growth, A2 Hosting hasn’t strayed far from our roots. Today, with almost 200 passionate team members around the globe, we use our knowledge, skills, and resources to help our clients bring their digital visions to life every day. Continuously driven by our core values, we focus on creating world-class customer service interactions for new and current clients, regardless of their technical expertise. That passion, paired with continuous curiosity and desire to provide fast, user-friendly service, is the reason we have been successful for the last 20 years. Ready to bring your passion to the team? Apply now, we look forward to speaking with you.

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