Lead Network Engineer

5 days ago


Chicago, United States Braze Full time

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our team and contribute to the maintenance, design, development, and enhancement of our Global Network Infrastructure. As part of a cohesive global team, you will play a key role in achieving significant engineering milestones aligned with our organization's growth objectives. This includes optimizing service delivery through robust SLO (Service Level Objective) metrics, implementing automation strategies, and expanding our enterprise network footprint. Additionally, you will serve as a subject matter expert across various aspects of our infrastructure services. Your responsibilities will encompass project planning, execution, deployment, operational support, and documentation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This role will play a vital part in managing, maintaining, and upgrading existing infrastructure to ensure continuous and resilient operation.

As a member of our team, you will:

Design, install, and configure networking equipment and security systems for new office build-outsServe as an escalation point for our Global IT Service Desk team to resolve complex system issues by troubleshooting performance and network-related issues on wired and WIFiCollaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Service Desk, Workplace Experience, Security, Development, Project Managers, Engineering, and vendors to execute projectsDevelop and implement automation, improvements, policies, and procedures to enhance infrastructure security and postureMonitor, respond to, support, and conduct post-mortems and root cause analyses for network infrastructure-related incidentsReport on infrastructure activity logs, performance, availability, operational metrics, alerts, and threatsConduct compliance auditsRegularly contribute to documentation and the Knowledge BaseTravel to global sites as needed to support office infrastructure builds and maintenance

WHO YOU ARE

5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineeringSolid working knowledge of routing protocols, subnets, VLANs, VPN, load balancing, traffic shaping, network and firewall best practices, IDS/IPS, firewall filtering, and 802.1xIn-depth expertise in supporting Juniper SRX firewall and Juniper EX switching network infrastructure within an enterprise environmentStrong background in designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise WiFi solutionsProven experience in project management, overseeing projects from initiation to completionAccountable for establishing project milestones and deliverables following a rigorous change management processSkilled in vendor managementStrong ability to work independently and collaboratively within a teamA self-starter with the capability to multitask and prioritize issues based on severityPassionate about automation and enhancing work efficiencyExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsFamiliarity with supporting Ruckus wireless systems is advantageousAbility to lift 40 lbs

Bonus:

You have experience with Okta, Active Directory, and RADIUS

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $108,000 and $144,000/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $120,000 and $160,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.

WHAT WE OFFER

Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location.

From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.

Competitive compensation that may include equityRetirement and Employee Stock Purchase PlansFlexible paid time offComprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disabilityFamily services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leaveProfessional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursementCommunity engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer WeekEmployee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within BrazeCollaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®

ABOUT BRAZE

Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.

Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. We ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2024 Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Medium), #4 on Great Place to Work’s 2023 Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), #10 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #19 on Fortune’s 2023 Best Workplaces in New York (Large). We were also featured in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work, U.S. News Best Technology Companies to Work For, and Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces in Tech.

You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo – not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.

BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.

Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.

We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.

Please see our for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.



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