Network Engineer

at  illumin Inc

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience: At least 10 years of experience in enterprise networking, with a focus on low latency, high throughput networks. This includes hands-on experience with cabling fiber, installing switches, and setting up servers.
• Innovation and Passion: A demonstrable drive for innovation and a deep passion for technology.
• BGP Expertise: Real-life experience implementing and working with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
• Knowledge of Standards and Practices: Familiarity with SOC2 compliance, ITIL frameworks, and Agile development practices.
• Kubernetes Proficiency: Real-life experience with production Kubernetes environments and Kubernetes networking. A Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification would be highly desirable.
• Certifications: Must possess both CCNA and CCIE certifications.
• Education: A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not essential.
• Industry Experience: Experience working in the adtech industry is desirable.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills are vital, as is the ability to work effectively with teams across the organization and with external partners.
• Travel Requirements: Must currently be able to travel to the United States and The Netherlands, either with current prior authorization, such as a visitor visa or be eligible for visa free entry into these countries.

• Network and Data Center Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of our network and core data center services, focusing on power and cooling systems to ensure our infrastructure runs efficiently and reliably.
• Maintenance and Upgrades: Conduct and oversee maintenance and hardware/network upgrades. This includes structured cabling installations at our data center locations in the US and The Netherlands, requiring occasional travel.
• Collaboration and Scalability: Work closely with engineering teams and business leaders to ensure best practices in network management are followed. Develop and implement a scalability strategy for our network architecture, accommodating the company’s growth.
• Vendor Relations: Maintain and enhance relationships with network and co-location vendors. Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen these partnerships.
• Automation: Lead the planning and implementation of network stack automation, including the provisioning of physical hardware, to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Support and Compliance: Provide support for day-to-day networking-related issues and ad-hoc changes. Assist in compliance activities, such as SOC2 audits, to ensure network operations adhere to industry standards and regulations.
• Hardware Management: Assist with the planning and purchasing of new hardware, ensuring our network infrastructure meets current and future demands.
• On-Call Duties: Participate in occasional on-call work to address critical network issues outside of normal business hours.
• Security Oversight: Implement and maintain network security protocols to protect company data and infrastructure from external threats.
• Documentation and Training: Document network designs, configurations, and procedures. Train and mentor junior network engineers and other staff to ensure a knowledgeable and capable team.