Senior Network Engineer
Natera · San Carlos, CA · 2026-07-29
About this role
<p><strong>POSITION SUMMARY:&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></p> <p>The Senior Network Engineer supports the design, testing, implementing and monitoring of enterprise Network infrastructure/Operations. This role is an individual-contributor, enterprise-wide role that works closely with and advises other IT and engineering teams on design, deployment, support and monitoring of network systems.&nbsp; &nbsp; The Senior Network Engineer will be the leader for network architecture, design, implementation and operation. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:&nbsp; </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide technical inputs and evaluate new and emerging network technologies addressing the gaps identified.</p> </li> <li> <p>Leads all aspects of network routing &amp; switching design, architecture and equipment lifecycle.</p> </li> <li> <p>Design and implement network improvements to improve network performance, capacity and scalability.</p> </li> <li> <p>Leads the performance of day-to-day networking tasks to ensure network reliability, availability and serviceability with minimal interruption.</p> </li> <li> <p>Provides technical support, responds to work orders and tickets from the users, analyzes and solves reported network problems.</p> </li> <li> <p>Installing and configuring networking hardware, LAN switches, wifi and firewalls.</p> </li> <li> <p>Developing and maintaining network architecture drawings and documentation.</p> </li> <li> <p>Support network compliance and risk management activities.</p> </li> <li> <p>Review network monitoring tools and respond to alerts.</p> </li> <li> <p>Part of the team responding to network incidents.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead RCA analysis and publish RCA reports as appropriate.</p> </li> <li> <p>Perform network vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses and countermeasures; provide timely assessment reports to key stakeholders.</p> </li> <li> <p>Update network equipment to latest firmware releases.</p> </li> <li> <p>A member of the 24/7 network operational support team.</p> </li> <li> <p>This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job.</p> </li> <li> <p>Employees must complete training related to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General policies and procedure for compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.</p> </li> <li> <p>Must maintain a status on Natera training requirements.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p>Perform other duties as assigned.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS: </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>B.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.</p> </li> <li> <p>Minimum of 8 years of related experience, which includes a minimum of 5+ years of experience working with Network Design and Operations.</p> </li> <li> <p>Current Industry certificates:&nbsp; PNSE, CEH, Security+, CCNA/CCNP etc. preferred.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience with networks, firewalls, IDS/IPS, Linux OS/Windows OS administration.</p> </li> <li> <p>Specific experience with Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Meraki and Cisco networking products is desirable.</p> </li> <li> <p>Practical knowledge of fundamental networking controls including L3 and L7 firewalls.</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong knowledge of security principles in all areas of IT infrastructure.</p> </li> <li> <p>Knowledge of Internet security and networking protocols.</p> </li> <li> <p>Understanding of commonly used network protocols.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with cloud security and cloud architecture.</p> </li> <li> <p>Knowledge of major security vendors and security product capabilities.</p> </li> <li> <p>Knowledge of operating systems internals and hardening (Linux, OS X, Windows).</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team and work independently with minimal supervision.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to quickly adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to prioritize projects and deliverables.</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills &nbsp;</p> </li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Compensation &amp; Total Rewards&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably&nbsp;expect to offer at the time of&nbsp; hire.&nbsp;Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity…
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