In this role, you will help strengthen the network foundation behind a cloud-like infrastructure environment while working closely with teams responsible for infrastructure, security, and operations. This is an opportunity to contribute to a hands-on engineering function with meaningful ownership, supporting both the underlying platform and the operational needs that keep the datacenter running smoothly.
Responsibilities- Design, build, and operate the on-prem network infrastructure underpinning our cloud-like environment
- Own VLAN design, routing, firewall policy, and load balancer configuration across the datacenter
- Manage network segmentation and access control in support of security and compliance needs
- Build and maintain configuration-as-code for network devices and infrastructure using Ansible (and Terraform/Terragrunt where applicable)
- Collaborate closely with the infrastructure/DevSecOps engineer(s) on shared tooling, monitoring, and automation
- Support and monitor network health using Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager
- Troubleshoot network issues across routing, switching, firewalls, and load balancing
- Provide general datacenter support for customers co-located in the HostMax datacenter - things like cabling, hardware swaps, rack/stack work, and basic troubleshooting
- Participate in business-hours (M-F) on-call rotation for customer and network support
- Participate in an SDLC/Scrum-based workflow, using Jira and Confluence for planning and documentation
- Help define network standards, runbooks, and best practices as the team and topology grow
- Take on increasing ownership of network architecture and scope as the team matures and responsibilities shift from the infra engineer(s) to this role
Requirements- Solid working knowledge of networking fundamentals: VLANs, routing, firewalls, and load balancers
- Hands-on experience with configuration-as-code for infrastructure using Ansible
- Exposure to on-prem/datacenter network operations
- Proficiency with Git and standard version control workflows
- Willingness to do hands-on datacenter/hardware work (cabling, rack/stack, hardware troubleshooting) in addition to network engineering
- Prior colocation/datacenter smart-hands experience
Nice to Have:- Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and how networking applies within them
- Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager (or equivalent monitoring stacks)
- Familiarity with HashiCorp tooling (Vault, Boundary) as it relates to network access and secrets
- Familiarity with Keycloak or other identity/access management platforms
- Networking certifications (e.g., CCNA or equivalent) or formal networking coursework
- Familiarity with Scrum, SDLC practices, and tools like Jira/Confluence (admin experience a plus)
- Experience with Terraform/Terragrunt
- Prior experience joining or building an infrastructure/network team from scratch
Benefits- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Commuter benefits
- Disability insurance
We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!
