Network Engineer

Atoms•San Francisco, CA

4d•$122,000 - $153,500•Onsite

About The Position

Atoms is hiring a Network Engineer to support network operations for its office-based teams and facilities. The role oversees ISP relationships and network infrastructure, including WANs, VPNs, wireless networks, access points, switches, and routers. It also focuses on network performance, availability, redundancy, security, compliance, documentation, vendor management, and resolving network issues across locations. The position is based in Atoms’ San Francisco office, and office-based teams work onsite five days a week. Travel is approximately once a month. The base salary range is $122,000–$153,500 per year; actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications. The role may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
0–2 years of experience in networking administration, protocols, and routing and switching.
Experience with networking tools such as Cisco and multi-vendor environments.
Experience provisioning, troubleshooting, and managing distributed networks across hundreds of office locations that interact with multiple regional ISPs.
Flexibility to travel approximately once a month.

Nice To Haves

Networking certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.

Responsibilities

Oversee ISP relationships, service contracts, contract negotiations, and bandwidth utilization.
Configure, monitor, and maintain WANs and VPNs to support secure, efficient communication between locations.
Plan, design, and maintain wireless network infrastructure, optimizing coverage and capacity.
Deploy and manage access points, including connectivity and security protocols.
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network switches and routers, and optimize routing protocols.
Implement and manage network monitoring tools to track performance, uptime, and security, and proactively identify and resolve issues.
Plan and execute network equipment upgrades, firmware updates, and hardware enhancements.
Develop, track, and report on SLOs and KPIs for network performance and implement improvements.
Serve as the primary escalation point for network issues and outages and collaborate across teams to resolve complex problems.
Monitor connectivity across corporate offices and facilities, and implement redundancy and failover solutions.
Implement and enforce network security policies, including firewalls, intrusion detection, and access controls.
Ensure compliance with standards and regulations such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
Maintain and regularly update documentation of configurations, diagrams, procedures, and incidents.
Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate technologies to improve network operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plans including HSA options.
Company-paid short- and long-term life and disability insurance.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Optional supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Pet insurance discount.
401(k).
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
Discretionary vacation days.
Eight paid holidays per year.
Paid sick time.
Paid bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Potential eligibility for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.