Network Engineer

Purple Drive Technologies

$80K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in network engineering or support roles
  • Expertise in Cisco SDA and ACI configurations and troubleshooting
  • Proficient in administering Palo Alto Firewalls and advanced security policies
  • Experience with enterprise wireless networks, including RF optimization
  • Strong skills in managing Infoblox DDI services including DNS, DHCP, and IPAM
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs)
  • Excellent communication skills with a capability to simplify complex technical topics

Responsibilities

  • Lead troubleshooting for complex Level 3 network issues in high-pressure situations
  • Investigate causes of network issues and implement solutions to minimize resolution time
  • Manage both new and existing network equipment and software upgrades
  • Support network objectives actively, assisting in meeting team goals
  • Independently resolve operational issues while collaborating with multiple stakeholders
  • Guide lower-level resources in addressing network-related problems
  • Ensure clear communication of technical issues to non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
  • Exposure to leading-edge networking technologies and tools
  • Chance to refine troubleshooting and problem-solving skills on complex issues
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of technical experts
  • Professional development and growth opportunities within the organization
Full Job Description
Overview:

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

Expert in implementing, and support Cisco SDA (DNA Center, ISE integration, fabric onboarding) and Cisco ACI (policy model, contracts, EPGs, fabric troubleshooting).

Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto Firewalls including:

Security policies, NAT, routing

VPN (IPSec, site-to-site, remote access)

Panorama management and threat prevention profiles

Manage and support enterprise wireless networks (Cisco, Aruba, or equivalent), including RF optimization, roaming, and high-density deployments.

Design, configure, and troubleshoot IPSec VPNs, including third-party interoperability.

Administer Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) including grid management, failover, and automation integration.

Lead hands-on P1 troubleshooting for complex network issues across Application, LAN, WAN, DC, and security domains.

Real-time packet capture skills to investigate complex issues during live P1 calls. (Wireshark)

Required Technical Skills:

Cisco SDA: DNA Center, ISE integration, fabric edge/control nodes, policy troubleshooting

Cisco ACI: APIC, EPGs, contracts, fabric health, L2/L3 connectivity

Palo Alto Firewalls: PAN-OS, Panorama, security policies, IPSec VPN, NAT

Wireless: Enterprise WLAN design, RF analysis, troubleshooting

VPN: IPSec site-to-site, remote access, multi-vendor environments

Infoblox: DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Grid Master, HA

Networking Fundamentals: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, multicast

Roles & Responsibilities

Troubleshooting Level 3 and advanced network issues and performing call backs ensuring issues are resolved & appropriate solutions are provided to the customer in a high-pressure factory environment

Responsible for investigating causes, tests solutions & suggest solutions in place to reduce the time taken to resolve the network-related tickets.

Manage new and existing equipment, hardware, and network device software upgrades.

Understanding Network supports priorities and objectives and takes an active role in accomplishing them.

Should be able to lead and drive technically the Operational issues on his own in a high-pressure environment engaging multiple stakeholders during live troubleshooting.

Help level 1 & level 2 resources to address Network related issues.

Strong underst anding of network routing and switching protocols required.

Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner.

Resourceful, with the ability to work independently.

Strong time management skills and attention to detail.

Ability to multi-task activities with shifting priorities.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Purple Drive Technologies

  • Senior Robotics Engineers
    $120K — $150K *
    Cupertino, CA 95014 (Santa Clara County)
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Salesforce Architect
    $130K — $160K *
    Irvine, CA 92620 (Orange County)
    Enterprise Technology
    In-Person
  • Salesforce Architect
    $130K — $160K *
    Irvine, CA 92620 (Orange County)
    Enterprise Technology
    In-Person
  • Data Modeler
    $100K — $130K *
    Los Angeles, CA 90011 (Los Angeles County)
    Finance & Insurance
    In-Person
  • ServiceNow Architect
    $120K — $150K *
    Malvern, PA 19355 (Chester County)
    Enterprise Technology
    In-Person

More Information Technology Jobs

Find similar Network Engineer jobs: