Network Operations Engineer at Penumbra Inc

Alameda, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

N/AIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of experience in operations and managing Network devices, firewalls infrastructure
10+ years of experience installing and building Network infrastructure
In-depth knowledge of network hardware and software technologies and best practices
R&S and/or DC CCNA required, CCNP preferred
Good knowledge of PAN firewalls architecture, ACLs, policies, NATs, IPSEC VPNs, Global protect VPNs
Knowledge of Routing and Switching design preferred
Experience on SolarWinds IT infrastructure monitoring and provisioning preferred
LAN switching including VLAN, VTP, STP preferred
Solid understanding of routing protocols ISIS, OSPF, BGP preferred
Understanding and practical experience with technologies such as Cisco SDA, ISE, VXLAN
Good working knowledge of Wireless network includes WLC 9800, 3500 Access points 9120 preferred
Solid knowledge of Cisco Catalyst 9000 series, Palo Alto firewalls, Nexus 93k series, APC UPS, OOB network preferred
Test and validation experience (Network hardware or software/OS) preferred
Knowledge of a network technology discipline (e.g., IP Routing and Switching, Routing Protocols-OSPF, BGP, WAN, IPSEC, PAN Firewall, Packet Analysis, SD Access, DNAC, Cisco ISE, Infrastructure, IT Tools, and other relevant technologies)
Excellent troubleshooting skills in identifying and resolving complex networking issues
Strong understanding of how DNS works and experience in deploying and managing the internal and external DNS environments
Experience in managing different Load Balancer solutions
Experience with cloud networking and cloud connectivity
Scripting/programming skills a plus
Proactively acquire an in-depth understanding of the organization and its processes as well as develop an understanding of incidents and change management principles and organization best practices
Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired
Good team player and able to take accountability of tasks assigned and follow through to completion
Strong communication and customer facing skills (written, verbal, and formal presentation)
Willingness and ability to work on site, with business travel 0%-10%, on-call duty during off hours, flexibility to switch weekend days, potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, lifting up to 50 pounds, move between buildings/floors, remain stationary and use office equipment for extended periods

Responsibilities

Monitor network infrastructure, troubleshoot, and handle user incidents actively during company business hours
Provide medium to high complexity network support activities including occasional off-shift support in case of major outage reported
Work closely with Network Engineering, Network Security and Administration maintenance tasks and participate in process improvement
Perform medium to high complexity network changes and implementations
Participate in the network technology design process
Analyze potential changes and enhancements to network software and hardware to determine impact on existing production environment
Work as a member of a project team on business projects
Provide operational and implementation support for Network, Wireless, firewall, DNS, DHCP, LAN, incidents, and changes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CCNACCNPPANSolarWindsISISOSPFBGPVLANVTPSTPCisco SDAISEVXLANIPSEC VPNGlobalProtect VPN

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for the Network Operations Engineer role?

A Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required, along with 10+ years in operations and managing Network devices, firewalls infrastructure, and installing and building Network infrastructure.

What certifications are needed for this position?

R&S and/or DC CCNA is required, while CCNP is preferred.

What key technical skills and technologies are required?

In-depth knowledge of network hardware and software technologies and best practices is required, including excellent troubleshooting skills, strong understanding of DNS, and knowledge of Routing and Switching design, PAN firewalls architecture, ACLs, policies, NATs, IPSEC VPNs, Global protect VPNs.

Is remote work an option for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Penumbra Inc

Develops medical devices for vascular conditions

About Penumbra Inc

Penumbra Inc. specializes in creating medical devices aimed at treating neurovascular and peripheral vascular conditions. Their products, such as the Penumbra System and the Indigo System, are designed for use in hospitals and clinics, helping healthcare professionals address issues like stroke and other vascular diseases. These devices work by providing advanced tools for interventions in neurology and vascular surgery, allowing for effective treatment options. Unlike many competitors, Penumbra focuses specifically on these specialized areas, ensuring their products are tailored to the needs of medical professionals in these fields. The company's goal is to continuously improve and innovate their medical devices to enhance patient care and support healthcare providers in delivering effective treatments.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2004Year Founded

$116.7KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees