Network Engineer

As a Network Engineer at Mach, your primary responsibilities include designing, implementing, managing, and supporting our enterprise network infrastructure. You will handle firewall configurations, monitor and optimize LAN/WAN infrastructures, manage cloud networking, and ensure compliance with security best practices. Your role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of our network across multiple sites.

To apply for the Network Engineer position at Mach, you should have 3–5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network administration. Strong expertise in configuring and troubleshooting firewalls is essential, along with in-depth knowledge of Cisco and Aruba networking equipment. Familiarity with cloud networking technologies such as VPC and VPN is also required.

At Mach, we value continuous learning and development. Network Engineers can expect access to various professional development opportunities, including training resources, certifications, and workshops. We encourage our team to pursue advanced certifications like PCNSE or CCNP to further enhance their skills and career growth.

As a Network Engineer at Mach, you will utilize industry-standard monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and Panorama. These tools will help you proactively identify and resolve network issues, ensuring optimal connectivity and performance across our multi-site operations.

The workplace culture at Mach is collaborative, innovative, and inclusive. As a Network Engineer, you will work with a diverse group of professionals in a supportive environment that fosters teamwork and creativity. We promote a healthy work-life balance and encourage open communication to ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered.

When answering this question, be sure to highlight specific firewalls you've worked with, like Palo Alto. Discuss your hands-on experience with configuring NAT policies and ensuring compliance with security standards, and provide examples of firewall audits or rulebase optimizations you've conducted.

Explain your understanding of VLANs and how they contribute to network segmentation. Discuss tools you've utilized, such as Cisco switches, to manage VLANs and ensure efficient traffic flow. Provide examples demonstrating how proper segmentation has improved security and performance in your past roles.

Discuss your proficiency with cloud networking solutions like VPCs and VPNs. Talk about specific projects where you integrated cloud and on-premise infrastructure and how you approached challenges like latency or security concerns, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

Share your familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds or PRTG. Describe your troubleshooting process, and provide an example of a past issue you identified and resolved, highlighting the steps you took to analyze and rectify the problem effectively.

Emphasize the importance of maintaining detailed documentation for configurations, runbooks, and network diagrams. Talk about how you use this documentation to support audits and disaster recovery plans, illustrating your commitment to compliance and best practices.

Reflect on specific challenges you've encountered, such as managing inter-site connectivity and performance optimization. Discuss your experience with technologies like MPLS or SD-WAN, and explain how you tackled these challenges to ensure network reliability across multiple locations.

Talk about your approach to incorporating security from the ground up in your network designs. Highlight your experience with firewalls, VPNs, and other security measures, and your commitment to conducting regular audits and updates to align with best practices.

Explain how you've utilized automation tools like Ansible or Terraform to streamline networking tasks and improve efficiency. Share any specific examples of projects where automation led to significant time savings or reduced errors.

Discuss the resources you use to stay informed, such as industry blogs, conferences, or community forums. Highlight your proactive approach to learning about emerging technologies and how that knowledge has been applied to your work.

Detail the key factors you'd consider, such as redundancy, scalability, and security. Explain how you'd utilize technologies like IPSec tunnels or subnetting to create a resilient and efficiently operating network that meets organizational needs.