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Senior Network Engineer

Altruist
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years in network engineering
  • 3+ years in cloud-native environments
  • Deep AWS networking knowledge including VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, Route 53
  • Strong fundamentals in routing, BGP, IPsec, TLS, DNS, DHCP
  • Hands-on experience with network segmentation and traffic inspection
  • Experience with zero trust / SASE access models
Nice to have
  • Experience in financial services or regulated industries
  • Network integration through an acquisition or enterprise merger
  • Expertise with AI best practices in infrastructure operations
  • Experience with service mesh or API gateway operations
  • Certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, CCNP/CCIE, or JNCIP
What the job really is

The Senior Network Engineer at Altruist will be responsible for designing, securing, and operating the company's multi-region AWS network architecture. This role involves managing partner connectivity, implementing a zero trust access model, and collaborating closely with the Security team to ensure compliance with industry standards. The engineer will also lead initiatives in network observability and provide technical leadership to ensure network resiliency.

Benefits
  • Competitive total compensation
  • Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • 401k savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting
  • 16 week paid parental leave after one year of employment
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Company perks program
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid schedule with three days onsite in San Francisco or Culver City
  • No specific mention of team size or structure
  • Role involves significant responsibility as the first dedicated Senior Network Engineer
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