IT Network Engineer

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE…

The IT 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 vpn 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 rotation and production issue triage experience.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Bring To This Role…

• 10+ years of experience as a 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).
• Experience with network automation scripting (or a strong interest in developing these skills) is a plus;
• Solid expertise in enterprise wireless technologies is highly desirable
• Solid understanding of public cloud technologies. Azure Cloud experience a plus
• Zscaler (ZPA, ZIA, ZDX) administration experience a plus
• Splunk dashboard familiarity.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
  
  

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. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

Accommodations And Accessibility

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

Our Commitment To a Strong And Inclusive Team

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.