Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cloud Computing, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, DNA, DNS (Domain Name System), DNS Name Resolution, Enterprise Protection, Establish Priorities, Firewalls, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Local Area Network (LAN), Metrics, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Monitoring, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Software, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Operational Support, Security Monitoring, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wireless Communications, Wireless Security
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer/Senior Systems Architecture Engineer
Worksite location: Palo Alto, CA
Working hours: Hybrid, 8-5
Duration:6 Months
Experience:7-15 Years
Job description:
Primary Focus: On-Premises Network Engineering & IT Support Lead
Network Hardware & Infrastructure: Design, organize, modify, install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN network hardware and software-including Cisco Nexus 9K switches, routers, access points, and FortiGate firewalls.
Enterprise Security & Wireless: Manage network security end-to-end utilizing FortiGate firewalls, Cisco equipment, and Cisco Wireless systems (including Cisco ISE and DNA Center setup and troubleshooting).
Vendor VPN & Site Connectivity: Dedicated to collaborating directly with external vendors to establish, test, and maintain secure VPN tunnels connecting vendor locations to RivianVWG facilities.
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Serve as an expert escalation point capable of troubleshooting, analyzing, and diagnosing complex hardware, software, and routing issues under pressure.
Support Request Prioritization: Analyze incoming support tickets and operational requests, prioritizing them effectively based on business impact and urgency.
Cross-Functional Relationship Building: Develop positive, productive working relationships with remote IT team members, internal business units, and functions involved in downstream technical processes.
Proactive Maintenance: Act as a true self-starter by actively seeking out impactful tasks, network optimizations, and continuous improvements during periods of low ticket volume.
Secondary Focus: AWS Hybrid Cloud Networking
Cloud Routing & Interconnects: Support hybrid routing between physical facility networks and AWS environments using AWS Transit Gateway.
Private Service Endpoints: Assist in deploying and maintaining AWS PrivateLink and Private VPC Endpoints to route sensitive vendor and facility traffic off the public internet.
Hybrid DNS: Support unified cross-environment DNS resolution between local facilities and AWS using Amazon Route 53 (Hosted Zones and Resolvers).
Network Observability: Basic usage of AWS Network Monitoring tools (VPC Flow Logs, CloudWatch Metrics, Transit Gateway Network Manager) to isolate cross-environment latency or connectivity bottlenecks.