Network Engineer (Remote)

Responsibilities:

• Ensure high-speed, low-latency network performance to support demanding AI and HPC applications, enabling efficient data transfer and communication between computational nodes.
• Develop and implement scalable network architectures that can handle the growing data and computational needs of AI and HPC environments data centers.
• Maintain network reliability and high availability by designing redundant systems and implementing robust monitoring and maintenance practices.
• Implement and enforce security measures to protect the network infrastructure from cyber threats and unauthorized access.
• Continuously monitor network performance, identify and resolve issues promptly, and optimize network configurations to prevent bottlenecks and disruptions.
• Facilitate seamless integration of network components with existing infrastructure and applications, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.

• Develop and design high-speed, high-bandwidth network architectures tailored for AI and HPC environments data centers, ensuring they meet performance and scalability requirements.
• Deploy and configure network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers, to support the infrastructure needs of AI and HPC applications.
• Continuously monitor network performance metrics, such as latency, throughput, and packet loss, and optimize network configurations to maintain high efficiency and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues, including hardware failures, connectivity problems, and performance bottlenecks, to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operation.
• Implement and manage network security measures, such as access controls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems, to protect the network from threats and unauthorized access.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, patches, and maintenance tasks to ensure infrastructure remains current and capable of supporting evolving requirements.
• Assess current and future network capacity needs, and design solutions that can scale to accommodate increased data traffic and computational demands.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or specialized coursework can be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, routing and switching, VLANs, and network protocols relevant to AI and HPC environments.
• 5 years of hands-on experience with network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers from various vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista).
• Familiarity with the specific networking needs and challenges associated with AI and HPC workloads, including low-latency and high-throughput requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues efficiently.

• Relevant certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+, or similar networking credentials.
• Proficiency in network security practices, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control mechanisms.
• Skills in using network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios) to track and analyse network performance.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, PowerShell) for managing and automating network tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with other teams, document network configurations, and report on network performance