Network Engineer

Bain Capital•Boston, MA

7d•$95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Bain Capital Overview: With approximately $215 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,985+ employees in 24 offices on four continents. We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential. Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories. Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build enduring relationships with a robust external network, and collaborate across our integrated platform to connect the deep and diverse expertise that unlocks breakthrough insights. Our people are the heart of our advantage. Colleagues at all levels have a seat at the table as they tackle business challenges with a principal investor mindset. By asking incisive questions, respectfully challenging one another, and remaining intellectually agile, we work together to achieve exceptional outcomes. For more information visit: Bain Capital Position Overview Bain Capital is seeking a Network Engineer to support the deployment, operation, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises environments and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). This role provides hands-on support for LAN, WAN, wireless, and security infrastructure, and is an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic, modern network environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of enterprise networking experience in a hands-on operational role.
Working knowledge of Aruba and/or Cisco LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructure.
Understanding of core routing and switching protocols and concepts (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, QoS).
Familiarity with firewall concepts and basic security policy administration.
Exposure to AWS and/or Azure networking fundamentals (VPCs/VNets, routing, VPN connectivity).
Experience working within ITIL-aligned change management and incident response processes.
Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and documentation.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with a methodical approach to problem resolution.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Check Point firewalls or Aruba ClearPass NAC.
Basic scripting experience (Python, Shell, or PowerShell).
Some exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform) and version control (Git) is a plus, though hands-on development of these skills is expected as part of the role.
Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, Aruba Certified Associate, or AWS/Azure networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting of on-premises and cloud-connected network infrastructure.
Respond to network incidents, identify root causes, and implement or escalate resolutions in a timely manner.
Support global carrier services and connectivity across regional offices.
Maintain accurate operational documentation, including network diagrams, runbooks, and change records.
Participate in an after-hours/on-call rotation for critical incidents.
Configure and deploy Aruba and/or Cisco LAN, Wi-Fi, and WAN equipment under the guidance of senior engineers and architects.
Assist in the implementation of network changes following established change management processes.
Support the lifecycle management of network hardware and software, including patching and firmware upgrades.
Assist in supporting hybrid connectivity between on-premises environments and AWS/Azure, including VPNs and cloud virtual networking constructs (VPCs, VNets).
Learn and apply cloud networking concepts to support day-to-day operational needs.
Support automation and IaC initiatives by executing and maintaining existing scripts and workflows.
Develop basic scripting skills (Python, Shell, or PowerShell) to improve operational efficiency.
Build proficiency in Terraform and Git as part of the team's IaC and version control practices, with the expectation of independently managing routine network configurations through code over time.
Utilize monitoring and management tools to proactively identify and address network issues.
Support administration of Check Point firewalls, including assisting with rule reviews and VPN troubleshooting.
Assist in maintaining Aruba ClearPass NAC policies for network access control and segmentation.
Adhere to Bain Capital's network security standards and best practices across all environments.