Job Description
KBRA Holdings is seeking a Network Engineer II to join their dynamic Networking Infrastructure Team. This is a fully remote role with occasional travel (up to 5%). The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional with a strong foundation in Cisco Networking, together with experience managing Arista switches and Juniper Firewalls. As a key player in the Infrastructure team, the candidate will be primarily responsible for design, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of KBRA's core network infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity, security, and performance. The candidate will collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless connectivity across data centers, offices, cloud platforms, and remote workforce. On-Call Rotation Required.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain the organization’s layer 2/3 network solutions in the enterprise, data center, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Perform hands-on configuration of Cisco IOS/XE, Arista EOS, and Juno OS systems.
- Support and optimize routing protocols (OSPF, BPG, etc. and VLAN/VXLAN topologies.
- Partner with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand their needs and translate them into network solutions.
- Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate and manage network configurations using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Document network changes, incidents, and projects to maintain a knowledge base for future enhancements.
- Provide clear communication during critical incidents, ensuring swift resolution and minimal business impact.
Requirements:
- Hands-on experience with network protocols and standards (Dynamic/Static Routing, Layer 2 & Layer 4, etc.).
- Strong Expertise in Cisco, Arista, and/or Juniper switches, routers, and wireless hardware.
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, NAT, ACLs, and routing protocols.
- Experience with self-service automation and network orchestration to streamline operations.
- Deep expertise in on-premises networking with some exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure).
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Arista networking equipment.
- Familiarity with network protocols and standards (Dynamic/Static Routing, Layer 2 & Layer 4, etc.).
- Familiarity with site-to-site VPN tunneling including both hardware and software-based solutions
- Strong troubleshooting skills, including packet capture analysis and network diagnostics.
- Ability to translate business needs into technical network solutions.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives.
- Strong written documentation skills to clearly capture processes and incidents.
KBRA Holdings offers:
- Competitive benefits and paid time off
- Paid family and disability leave
- 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
- Educational and professional development financial assistance
- Employee referral bonus program