Network Engineer

Purple Drive Technologies

$70K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in network engineering or a related field
  • Proficiency in Cisco routers and switches, specifically IOS and NX OS
  • Strong understanding of network protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and VLANs
  • Experience with VMware AVI Load Balancer and NSX environments
  • Familiarity with enterprise firewall solutions, ideally Palo Alto
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements like PCI and SOX
  • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex network issues

Responsibilities

  • Design and support enterprise LAN/WAN and data center networks
  • Manage and configure Cisco routing and switching equipment
  • Perform network troubleshooting and root cause analysis for layers 2 and 3
  • Conduct network upgrades and maintain documentation
  • Implement VMware AVI load balancer solutions and integrate with NSX
  • Configure and optimize firewall security policies and NAT rules
  • Collaborate with security teams on compliance and threat mitigation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Support for certification costs and continual learning
  • Employee wellness programs and resources
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
Full Job Description
Overview:

Job Description

Network Engineer

Routing & Switching Responsibilities
• Design, configure, and support enterprise LAN, WAN, MPLS, and data center networks
• Hands on management of Cisco routers and switches (IOS, NX OS)
• Configure and maintain BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, HSRP, VRRP, QoS
• Troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues and perform root cause analysis
• Perform network upgrades, firmware updates, and hardware refresh activities
• Support ISP circuits, LTE failover, and redundancy configurations
• Maintain accurate network diagrams and documentation

AVI Load Balancer & NSX Responsibilities
• Design, deploy, and support VMware AVI (NSX Advanced Load Balancer) solutions
• Configure virtual services, pools, health monitors, SSL profiles, persistence, and security policies
• Integrate AVI with NSX, VMware vCenter, and application environments
• Support NSX-T networking, including logical switches, Tier 0/Tier 1 gateways, and segments
• Analyze traffic flows and optimize application performance and availability
• Assist application teams with load balancing requirements, validations, and testing
• Participate in AVI and NSX upgrades, patches, and lifecycle activities

Firewall Responsibilities
• Design, configure, and manage enterprise Firewall multivendor environments (Palo Alto preferred; Cisco ASA/Fortinet acceptable)
• Implement and maintain firewall security policies, NAT rules, and VPN configurations
• Support firewall rule reviews, audits, and cleanup activities
• Troubleshoot firewall related connectivity and security issues
• Perform firewall software upgrades, patching, and hardware replacements
• Support PCI, SOX, and security compliance requirements
• Collaborate closely with Security teams on vulnerability remediation and threat mitigation

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