Lab Network Engineer, II
AMS DataSerfs, Inc
- Redmond, Washington, United States
- Redmond, Washington, United States
About
We are seeking a talented and motivated *Network Engineer* to join our team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, eager to learn, and comfortable working in large, complex, and highly dynamic environments.
You will be working on an experienced, diverse, and highly effective team building and operating secure, compliant, and efficient hybrid cloud and on-prem network environments to empower hardware engineers to thrive. In collaboration with service owners, the team defines, discovers, tracks, and evolves development environments for our partner, a Fortune 50 company.
In the *Network Engineer role*, you will be responsible for administering, supporting, and securing complex network infrastructure across data centers, labs, and hybrid cloud environments. You will play a key role in maintaining network reliability, performance, and security while contributing to automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Description – What You’ll Do
* Configure, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers
* Provide *hands-on support* for network-related incidents across engineering labs and data center environments
* Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis
* Implement and maintain VLANs, routing, and segmentation strategies to support engineering workloads
* Support and optimize high-throughput, low-latency network environments for HPC and hardware development use cases
* Manage network services such as DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and load balancing
* Apply security best practices including firewall policies, segmentation, and zero-trust principles
* Automate network configuration and operational tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools
* Collaborate with systems, cloud, and security teams to support hybrid cloud connectivity and workloads
* Participate in capacity planning, network scaling, and performance optimization initiatives
* Maintain documentation of network topology, configurations, and operational procedures
Required Qualifications – Basic Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, CyberSecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
* *4+ years of experience* in network engineering or network administration roles
* Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals
* English proficiency (written and verbal): CEFR C1 / TOEFL or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications – What We’re Looking For
* Hands-on experience with enterprise networking (switching, routing, ACLs, NAT)
* Experience with *Arista, Cisco, or similar data center networking platforms*
* Familiarity with data center networking architectures (leaf-spine, EVPN/VXLAN)
* Experience with network troubleshooting tools (packet capture, flow analysis, monitoring systems)
* Knowledge of network security principles and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation)
* Experience with automation tools and scripting (Ansible, PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar)
* Familiarity with Linux systems and their interaction with network infrastructure
* Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including hybrid connectivity
* Exposure to load balancing technologies (NGINX, HAProxy, or similar)
* Strong documentation and cross-team communication skills
* Ability to operate effectively in high-paced, globally distributed environments
Bonus Experience – Ways to Stand Out
* Experience supporting *hardware or silicon engineering environments*
* *Linux systems administration* experience
* Familiarity with *high-performance computing (HPC) networking*
* Knowledge of *network telemetry, observability, and log analysis platforms*
* Experience with Site Reliability Engineering principals
* Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure automation pipelines
* Experience writing SQL or KQL queries for network analytics
Our Ideal Candidate
* Delivers exceptional customer service and ownership of issues
* Proactively learns and applies new technologies and methodologies
* Champions secure, scalable, and well-architected network solutions
* Brings strong problem-solving skills and a systems-thinking mindset
* Thrives in collaborative, globally distributed teams
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities for professional growth, certifications, and specialization
* Exposure to enterprise-scale, high-performance hybrid environments
* A collaborative, innovative culture focused on solving complex engineering challenges
Work Hours: 9 AM - 6 PM
Typical base pay for this role across Washington state is $82,000 to $97,000 per year.
This role is eligible for benefits.
AMS DataSerfs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, contact us.
AMS DataSerfs will accept applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
Pay: $82,000.00 - $97,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Languages
- English
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