Drive end-to-end network projects for R&D—from architecture to execution across branch networks, private networks, and AWS connectivity. This position is responsible for designing and operating the branch networks, private networks, on-premises infrastructure, and AWS connectivity that support our R&D and office environments. While this is not a Cloud SRE role, AWS networking is within your scope. You will primarily focus on on-premises and private networks, while expanding your coverage to the entire network architecture, including AWS.
🏢 About [Company]
We are an organization focused on AI and robotics R&D, requiring robust network infrastructure to support our cutting-edge research and development activities.
🎯 The Role
You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure that spans both on-premises and cloud environments. This includes branch networks, private networks, and AWS connectivity. Your work will directly support our R&D and office environments, ensuring seamless connectivity and high performance.
✅ Key Responsibilities
Design and operate internal LANs, branch networks, and private networks (closed networks).
Define network requirements for new office setups, relocations, and floor expansions.
Determine hardware configurations and equipment sizing based on user count, device count, traffic volume, required bandwidth, port density, PoE requirements, redundancy, and wireless AP density.
Design and operate Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks.
Configure and maintain VLANs, routing protocols, and firewall rules.
Hands-on operation and management of FortiGate and Cisco Meraki hardware.
Design and review connections between on-premises / private networks and AWS network components (VPC, Subnet, Route Table, Security Group/NACL, VPN, Direct Connect, etc.).
Perform network troubleshooting and manage incident response.
Coordinate with telecom carriers and network vendors.
Plan and manage network projects, including tracking issues, monitoring progress, and coordinating across stakeholders.
Manage on-premises infrastructure, such as Linux servers and NAS storage.
Create and maintain network topology diagrams and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Design and operate networks with a strong focus on information security best practices.
📌 Required Qualifications
Strong foundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, Routing, VLANs, etc.).
Hands-on experience designing and operating L2/L3 switches, routers, and firewalls.
Proven track record in network troubleshooting and issue isolation.
Operational experience with on-premises systems and infrastructure.
⭐ Desirable Experience
Experience with AWS networking components (VPC, Subnet, Route Table, Security Group/NACL, VPN, Direct Connect, etc.).
Experience with FortiGate and Cisco Meraki hardware.
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