Senior Network Engineer
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About the role
We are the Global Enterprise Network Engineering team at Roku, responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining a high-performance, secure, and resilient network that keeps our offices running and our engineers productive. We work with cutting-edge technologies, including advanced SD-WAN, high-density WiFi, next-gen firewalls, automation, and cloud networking, to ensure seamless connectivity and operational efficiency. Our team focuses on scalability, security, and performance, enabling Roku employees to innovate without network limitations. Every team member contributes to the success of the team, and every decision matters. We aim to make our products easy to use and joyful to use for our customers. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who possesses exemplary technical skills, is passionate, pays attention to every detail, and is not afraid to take on a challenging task. In this role, employees are expected to be self-driven, willing, and capable of taking full ownership of features and projects and leading them to successful completion. As a Sr. Network Engineer at Roku, you play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a high-performance, secure, and scalable network infrastructure. You work with cutting-edge technologies, including SD-WAN, high-density WiFi, next-gen firewalls, automation, routing and switching, and cloud networking, to ensure seamless connectivity across all Roku offices. Your responsibilities include troubleshooting complex network issues, optimizing performance, enhancing security, and driving automation to improve operational efficiency. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business needs, ensuring that Roku employees have a reliable and secure network to stay productive.
Responsibilities
- Network Design and Implementation:
- Design, configure, and implement network solutions based on business requirements.
- Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS, Cato SD-WAN, Meraki, and Wireless 802.11ax technologies and Infoblox.
- Ensure network security and compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Network Optimization and Performance:
- Monitor network performance and optimize it for maximum efficiency and reliability.
- Identify and resolve network issues, bottlenecks, and vulnerabilities.
- Implement network upgrades and improvements to enhance overall performance.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
- Generate reports on network performance, security, and other relevant metrics.
- Collaboration and Support:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to support business initiatives.
- Provide technical support and mentorship to junior staff members.
- We're excited if you have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, MS degree preferred.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher certification preferred.
- Minimum 7 years proven experience in designing, implementing, automating, and managing complex network infrastructures.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS,Network Automation, Cato SD-WAN, Meraki, and Wireless 802.11ax technologies.
- In-depth knowledge of routing, switching, firewall, and VPN technologies.
- In depth knowledge when it comes to Infoblox.
- Experience with cloud-managed networking solutions, specifically Meraki.
- Strong understanding of Wireless 802.11ax standards and deployment best practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Certifications in related technologies such as Meraki or Cato SD-WAN are a plus.
- Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- You will possess the skills and confidence to navigate working in a fast-paced environment and be frequently taken out of your comfort zone . You will need to be able to ask questions and apply critical thinking to situations and
Benefits
Additional Information
Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
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