Datacenter Network Engineer

A2 Hosting is currently hiring for an experienced Network Engineer to join our team! The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining A2 Hosting's global network infrastructure to ensure peak performance and reliability for our clients.

As part of a small and highly collaborative team, our network engineers manage the entirety of the network configuration lifecycle for approximately 200 routers, switches, and firewalls in 4 locations.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Cisco and Juniper networking technologies, particularly in a datacenter environment, as well as hands-on experience working within the entire network configuration lifecycle, from plan and design through deployment and maintenance.


Job Specific Details

• This is a full time, fully remote position
• Schedule follows a Monday-Friday, 9a-5p US Eastern Time schedule
• Position is open to US-based and international applicants
  • For US-based candidates, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for company sponsorship, both now and in the future 
     

• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including firmware and security patches
• Standardize, optimize, and automate our infrastructure for maximum performance and stability
• Monitor and manage network capacity via NetFlow to ensure sufficient bandwidth and resources
• Work with automation tools (such as Ansible or Salt) to speed up network provisioning and enhance observability of network health
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to design and implement new network architecture, improve existing infrastructure, and troubleshoot production issues
• Take proactive responsibility for addressing obstacles and blockers as they emerge; actively seek resolutions while prioritizing open and transparent communication with all stakeholders
• Continually maintain and improve service quality and reliability across our complex set of services
• Maintain thorough and up to date documentation on configuration standards, troubleshooting steps, and platform designs
   

• 3+ years professional experience in network administration and troubleshooting in a webhosting or datacenter environment required
• Proven experience in the design, implementation, and maintenance of datacenter networks, encompassing both local and wide area configurations
• Strong understanding of available networking equipment with the ability to evaluate and select appropriate hardware to meet organizational needs
• Experience with establishing and managing secure multi-site network connections
• Experience in the design and development of networks using the OSI model, including crafting comprehensive Layer 1, 2, and 3 architectures
• Strong proficiency in routing protocols, including BGP and OSPF
• Experienced in the configuration and management of site-to-site VPN tunnels
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English to communicate with team members and leadership
• Expertise in administering and implementing Juniper routers and firewalls, as well as Cisco switches is required
• Strong familiarity with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible and Salt)
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems with the ability to utilize common networking command-line tools (netstat, tcpdump, ip route, etc)
• Experience in a remote work environment with globally distributed teams strongly preferred
• Certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent are a strong plus
   

• Passionate - You get excited about what you do and you embrace that passion to build maintain, and improve on scalable infrastructures 
• Solutions oriented with strong problem solving skills- You love troubleshooting, diagnosing, debugging, and resolving problems 
• Organized and agile - You thrive in fast-paced tech environments where you are frequently multitasking
• Team focused- You enjoy working with peers to collaborate, communicate, and problem solve
• Curious and Inquisitive- The ever-changing world of technology is exciting to you and you are eager to learn and explore new skills

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups often apply to jobs ONLY IF they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications, nor should they. A2 Hosting focuses on hiring people, not just skill sets, and encourages you to apply, even without meeting every qualification. We look forward to your application.

A note on the location:
Aside from our data center team, A2 Hosting is a fully remote organization with a globally distributed workforce. With that, there is a lot of flexibility on where our team members can work, although there may be position specific limitations or requirements for the role.

Additionally, since each state in the US operates as an independent entity, companies must have business licensing to hire in each state. Because of that, A2 Hosting is not able to hire in all states. At this time, we are licensed to hire in the following states: AR, AZ, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, MI, NC, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, and WI.

US-based candidates who do not reside in one of the above states are unable to be considered for employment at A2 Hosting.

Why Work for A2 Hosting:

A2 Hosting provides a collaborative and team-focused work environment with a focus on training and development for all of our team members. We strive to promote from within, provide growth opportunities, and encourage our team members to embrace the curious and passionate core values that drive us forward. Additional benefits, based on location, are below:

Benefits for ALL Team Members, regardless of location:

• Generous amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) hours, available DAY 1!
• The ability to work from home; positions are 100% remote (aside from our data center team)
• Paid parental leave
• Free hosting services (we want our team to see why we're the best!)

US Specific Benefits (for US based team members only):

• Subsidized health insurance - A2 Hosting pays a substantial portion of insurance costs for our team members
• Low-cost, high coverage dental and vision insurance options
• Company-matching 401(k) plans (Traditional and Roth available)
• Company-sponsored life and disability insurances

About A2 Hosting:

In 2001, our CEO, Bryan Muthig, started A2 Hosting from a two-room office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With a mission to help the world succeed online, he wanted to make it easier for people to thrive on the internet. Fast forward to over two decades later, Muthig has used his passion and strong technical background to build a globally recognized web hosting company, with data centers all over the world. Even with this growth, A2 Hosting hasn’t strayed far from our roots. Today, with almost 200 passionate team members around the globe, we use our knowledge, skills, and resources to help our clients bring their digital visions to life every day.

Continuously driven by our core values, we focus on creating world-class customer service interactions for new and current clients, regardless of their technical expertise. That passion, paired with continuous curiosity and desire to provide fast, user-friendly service, is the reason we have been successful for the last 20 years. Ready to bring your passion to the team? Apply now, we look forward to speaking with you.

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