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Corporate Network Engineer

Panthalassa
Location
Portland, OR
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Business Operations
Salary
$150,000 - $190,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience designing and operating enterprise IP networks, with focus on corporate/office environments
  • Proficiency with firewall management, routing protocols, VLANs, and layer 2/3 switching technologies
  • Hands-on experience designing and troubleshooting enterprise wireless networks at scale
  • Experience with network configuration automation and scripting
  • Understanding of physical network infrastructure including structured cabling standards, IDF/MDF design, and equipment installation
  • Experience with network security best practices including segmentation, 802.1X, and firewall policies
Nice to have
  • Experience establishing network infrastructure and standards at high-growth startups or rapid-scale environments
  • Background in wireless site surveys, capacity planning, and RF design
  • Knowledge of building automation and IoT network requirements
  • Familiarity with identity-based network access control solutions (802.1X, NAC)
  • Understanding of compliance requirements for network infrastructure (SOC2, ISO 27001)
What the job really is

The Corporate Network Engineer will join the IT team to design and implement the network infrastructure for the company's corporate office, lab facilities, and future locations. This role involves building from the ground up, managing both wired and wireless networks, establishing standards and documentation, and ensuring network reliability. The engineer will also collaborate with various teams, manage vendor relationships, and participate in an on-call rotation for network support.

Benefits
  • Cash compensation of $150,000 - $190,000
  • Equity in the company
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold-level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
Things to weigh
  • This role requires regular on-site presence in Portland (4+ days/week) which may not suit remote work preferences.
  • The position involves hands-on work including racking equipment and conducting site surveys, which may be physically demanding.
  • The company operates as an idea meritocracy, which may lead to frequent changes in direction based on team input.
Job score4.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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