- Design, implement, and support scalable, resilient enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, internet edge, remote-access, and data center networks.
• Configure, manage, troubleshoot, and optimize Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and data center platforms.
• Administer Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls, Panorama, GlobalProtect VPN, security zones, NAT, security policies, URL filtering, threat prevention, decryption, and logging.
• Design and support high-availability firewall environments, including active/passive and active/active deployments where applicable.
• Implement and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and route redistribution.
• Support Cisco enterprise switching technologies, including Catalyst switches, StackWise, EtherChannel, VLANs, STP/RSTP/MST, HSRP/VRRP, QoS, DHCP relay, multicast, and network segmentation.
• Support Cisco wireless environments, including wireless controllers, access points, RF troubleshooting, SSID design, authentication, guest access, and enterprise wireless security.
• Design and operate Cisco data center networking environments, including Nexus switching, vPC, VXLAN/EVPN, FabricPath where applicable, and UCS networking.
• Develop and maintain network standards, architecture diagrams, IP address management, runbooks, implementation plans, and operational documentation.
• Perform advanced incident troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for routing, switching, firewall, VPN, wireless, and application-connectivity issues.
• Monitor network performance, capacity, availability, and security events; identify opportunities for proactive improvement and automation.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT;
- Experience: 5-10+ years in network engineering, with specific experience in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies.
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, and network security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
- Certifications: CCNP, or Palo Alto certifications are highly valued or required.
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication abilities to manage stakeholder relationships.
Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$105,600-$145,200 USD
Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
