Sr. Network Engineer

The Penguin Solutions™ portfolio, which includes Penguin Computing™ and Penguin Edge™, accelerates customers’ digital transformation with the power of emerging technologies in HPC, AI, and IoT with solutions and services that span the continuum of edge, core, and cloud. By designing highly advanced infrastructure, machines, and networked systems we enable the world’s most innovative enterprises and government institutions to build the autonomous future, drive discovery and amplify human potential.

Overview

The Sr. Network Engineer is responsible for supporting, implementing, and maintaining information technologies to increase IB/Ethernet operational efficiencies and secure Ultra Scale Services Networks implemented for clients. Supports a team of engineers to manage client projects and AI/ML clusters.  Works to problem resolution by engaging the participation of multiple specialized teams including our clients or vendors.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with clients, vendors, and other teams on multi-faceted projects involving support of IB, Ethernet and HPC Enterprise Technologies.
• Interfaces with clients, vendors, and multiple teams while providing resolution to incidents as escalated from the Managed Services On-Site Break/Fix Teams.
• Contributes on large projects and tasks to support technical staff with minimal supervision from Team Leader and/or Manager.
• Independently develops reference materials (network diagrams, installation documentation, etc.) for supported network technologies to be used for both online and in-person training of other technical staff.
• Day-to-day network administration including security and patch management, user account management, Internet access, and applications support
• Proactively manage, maintain, and optimize server, network, and firewall systems
• Troubleshooting switches and other infrastructure systems which frequently includes hands on troubleshooting of hardware and optics
• Administer and support the InfiniBand network, which includes Mellanox core and edge switches.
• Administer and support the Ethernet network, which includes Arista core and edge switches.
• Actively monitor and proactively address alerts encountered by users and automated monitoring systems
• Make timely upgrades and repairs to ensure systems, often at a large scale, to ensure they are operating optimally
• Assign and update user security permissions on the network
• Ensure data storage networks work optimally
• Install and configure network hardware and software on enterprise scale
• Implement and enforce all cyber security policies and procedures
• Participate in an afterhours rotating call schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to computer or information science
• Seven (7) years of experience in network administration
• CCIE certification preferred. (CCNP, scripting, and Data Center certifications are a plus.)
• Advanced networking skill in organizing, installing, and supporting an organization’s large-scale data center network, including edge computing and Linux
• Advanced analytical skill when evaluating networks and systems to make sure that they perform reliably and to anticipate requirements as customers’ needs change.
• Advanced security knowledge
• Ability to describe problems and their solutions to non-IT workers
• Ability to use analysis and critical thinking in order to assess processes and recommend effective and efficient solutions
• Experience working well independently and in a team setting
• Excellent problem solving and relationship building
• Ability to work on many problems and tasks at the same time quickly and efficiently
• Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position

Location

This is an on-site position in Richmond, Virginia.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in Virginia is $99,000 - $135,000; the pay ultimately offered within the expected range may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The position is bonus-eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401k saving plan and other benefits, such as Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.   

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

SGH, together with its affiliates, is committed to creating a diverse environment that embraces differences and fosters inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, creed, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.