About the Role

Join our collaborative Infrastructure Platform team as a Network Engineer and play a key role in building innovative solutions for Credit Unions and their members. You'll work closely with software engineers and external clients, designing and implementing secure, scalable, and highly available network architectures that meet business needs and SLAs.

About the Team

Our Infrastructure Platform team is a group of amazing Cloud Engineers, Network Engineers and Software Engineers that build the critical infrastructure that enables Clutch’s services to successfully support our clients needs. We provide cloud infrastructure related services to support development teams and business operations, with built-in security, focusing on reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our systems. We also love automating workflows and optimizing performance.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement: Develop robust network architectures that ensure seamless connectivity, optimal performance, and robust security.

• Collaborate: Partner with company leadership, internal engineering teams, and external clients to identify network requirements and resolve any challenges.

• Maintain and optimize: Proactively manage the network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and implementing best practices for maintenance and upgrades accordingly to our context.

• Support and educate: Provide guidance and assistance to colleagues and clients on how to effectively utilize the network resources. Create, update, and maintain documentation of environment, configurations and operational procedures.

What You’ll Bring

Networking Expertise

• Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP, ICMP), routing (firewall, NAT, proxy, load balancing), services (DNS, DHCP), and debugging tools (Wireshark, curl, dig).

• Extensive knowledge of WAN technologies, including VPN/IPsec, SD-WAN, and BGP.

• Exposure to commercial-grade network operating systems and appliances (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Sonicwall)

Cloud and Infrastructure

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to provision and manage cloud infrastructure.

Collaboration and Communication

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Comfortable leading technical discussions and engaging directly with US-based clients.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a remote-first environment using tools like GitHub.

• Have a business centric mindset, understands the “why and how” before designing and executing changes.

Problem-Solving and Mindset

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a knack for identifying, diagnosing, and resolving network issues.

• A passion for continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest networking technologies and industry trends, being able to apply them accordingly to our context.

• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Extra considerations (Nice to have)

• Certifications such as CCNP or higher (CCIE and CISSP highly valued)

Why you should join @Clutch?

• Impactful Work: Directly contribute to initiatives that empower millions of Americans with better financial solutions.

• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, welcoming workplace where innovation and ideas reign supreme.

• Leadership and Growth: Work alongside and learn from industry experts in a company that values professional development and career growth.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation package, equity options, flexible PTO, remote work opportunities, and substantial professional development allocations.
  

Benefits and Perks:

• Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of remote work from anywhere, balancing life and career seamlessly.

• Unforgettable Off-Sites: Twice a year, bond with colleagues in exciting destinations, fostering teamwork and fresh ideas.

• Paid Time Off and National Holidays: Enjoy 20 PTO days yearly and the National Holidays for relaxation and rejuvenation.

• Stock Options: Joining us means having a stake in our success, so you'll receive stock options as part of your compensation package.

• Home Office Setup: Create your ideal workspace with a dedicated budget for home office essentials.

• Work Trip Budget: Grow personally and professionally with a budget for work-related trips and co-working.

About Us

Clutch is a revolutionary vertical SaaS company, proudly backed by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), aimed at revolutionizing the way Credit Unions engage and change the lives of their members. As a champion of financial well-being, we address the urgent need for affordable lending solutions in an era where the average American grapples with over $155,000 in household debt.  Unlike traditional financial institutions, Clutch develops software to turn Credit Unions into FinTech lenders and leverage their balance sheets to responsibly lend to over 130M Americans. Our mission extends beyond mere financial transactions; we strive to fundamentally enhance the way credit unions interact with their members. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and user-centric designs, we help credit unions provide seamless digital experiences that are on par with leading tech companies. This approach not only preserves but revitalizes the longstanding tradition of community and member-focused service inherent to credit unions.

Please note: This position is offered on a contractor basis. Applicants must have the necessary documentation and authorization to work in the country where the job is located. Clutch cannot provide sponsorship or assist with obtaining work permits for this role.