Forward Deployed Network Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation and integration of ITVA in intricate enterprise customer settings, encompassing cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped infrastructures.

• Execute AI-driven network operations, troubleshooting, visibility, and automation processes.

• Integrate ITVA with essential networking infrastructure, including enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.

• Collaborate directly with network engineering and IT operations teams to address operational challenges.

• Discover opportunities where AI and automation can replace manual tasks, speed up troubleshooting, and enhance infrastructure reliability.

• Work closely with ITVA's software engineers to conceptualize, test, and develop new product features.

• Convert customer insights and real-world engineering issues into product specifications and enhancements.

• Develop scripts, integrations, and automation processes to cater to complex customer environments.

• Act as a reliable technical advisor to customers throughout the deployment and continued adoption phases.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of practical experience in enterprise networking, network engineering, or network operations.

• Comprehensive understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, and network security principles.

• Significant experience in configuring and troubleshooting networking equipment from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, or Palo Alto Networks.

• Strong familiarity with network management protocols and interfaces, including SNMP, SSH, NETCONF, REST APIs, or gNMI.

• Proficient in Linux environments and skilled in scripting or automation with Python, Bash, or similar tools.

• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.

• Experience working collaboratively with enterprise clients or cross-functional technical teams.

• Excellent communication skills with the capacity to translate operational challenges into technical solutions.

• A genuine interest in AI, automation, and the evolution of enterprise infrastructure management.

• Background in developing network automation tools or Python-based integrations.

• Advanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, or large-scale enterprise routing.

• Experience with network observability, NetFlow/sFlow, or configuration management practices.

• Familiarity with Docker, virtualization technologies, and cloud infrastructures.

• Experience supporting critical infrastructure, utilities, large enterprises, or highly regulated environments.

• Exposure to AI/ML applications or AI-assisted operational tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work at the forefront of AI technology.

• Make a significant impact on critical infrastructure.

• Help shape the future of networking.

• Focus on building rather than just implementing.

• Take ownership of tangible results.

• Become a part of an engineering-driven organization.