Senior Network Engineer

POSITION TITLE: Network Engineer

POSITION LOCATION: Austin, TX

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Network Engineer supports the design, testing, implementing and monitoring of enterprise Network infrastructure/Operations. This role is an individual-contributor, enterprise-wide role that works closely with and advises other IT and engineering teams on design, deployment, support and monitoring of network systems. The Senior Network Engineer will be the leader for network architecture, design, implementation and operation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical inputs and evaluate new and emerging network technologies addressing the gaps identified.

• Leads all aspects of network routing & switching design, architecture and equipment lifecycle.

• Design and implement network improvements to improve network performance, capacity and scalability.

• Leads the performance of day-to-day networking tasks to ensure network reliability, availability and serviceability with minimal interruption.

• Provides technical support, responds to work orders and tickets from the users, analyzes and solves reported network problems.

• Installing and configuring networking hardware, LAN switches, wifi and firewalls.

• Developing and maintaining network architecture drawings and documentation.

• Support network compliance and risk management activities.

• Review network monitoring tools and respond to alerts.

• Part of the team responding to network incidents.

• Lead RCA analysis and publish RCA reports as appropriate.

• Perform network vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses and countermeasures; provide timely assessment reports to key stakeholders.

• Update network equipment to latest firmware releases.

• A member of the 24/7 network operational support team.

• This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job.

• Employees must complete training related to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General policies and procedure for compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.

• Must maintain a status on Natera training requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience, which includes a minimum of 5+ years of experience working with Network Design and Operations.

• Current Industry certificates: PNSE, CEH, Security+, CCNA/CCNP etc. preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with networks, firewalls, IDS/IPS, Linux OS/Windows OS administration.

• Specific experience with Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Meraki and Cisco networking products is desirable.

• Practical knowledge of fundamental networking controls including L3 and L7 firewalls.

• Strong knowledge of security principles in all areas of IT infrastructure.

• Knowledge of Internet security and networking protocols.

• Understanding of commonly used network protocols.

• Experience with cloud security and cloud architecture.

• Knowledge of major security vendors and security product capabilities.

• Knowledge of operating systems internals and hardening (Linux, OS X, Windows).

• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to quickly adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.

• Ability to prioritize projects and deliverables.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Austin, TX

$108,900-$136,100 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.

Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

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