Location
Menlo Park, CA | United States
Job description
SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER (HYBRID – SILICON VALLEY)
If you are a network engineer looking for an opportunity to showcase your technical systems mastery , then we would like to meet with you!
The Senior Network Engineer will work on a wide variety of systems to support the firm’s networking infrastructure by supporting the firm's on-premises branch office networks, data centers, and cloud network infrastructure. Additionally, there will be opportunity to implement, and maintain secure and efficient connectivity solutions, bring strategic expertise to optimize performance, and address technical challenges, contributing to the evolution of our network infrastructure.
At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 900-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.
You’ll Love It Here If You
- Embrace learning and continuous improvement
- Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
- Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
- Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it’s harder or takes longer
- Are passionate about what you do
How You’ll Help Our Team Succeed
- Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and operations of the network, including critical servers, WAN/LAN/WLAN, internet, and cloud connectivity
- Manage and monitor Palo Alto Firewalls, Global Protect VPN, and associated security services
- Administer Cisco routers, switches, firewall, and wireless infrastructure, as well as application load balancers and SD-WAN appliances
- Build, deploy, and administer Linux-based servers
- Administer VMWare Hyperconverged infrastructure, including VM replication and data protection systems
- Assist with developing, implementing, and supporting Network Access Control policies for user and device authorization utilizing Cisco Identity Services Engine
- Strategize and execute networking projects, including the deployment of new infrastructure and equipment updates in alignment with hardware/software lifecycles
- Assist with planning, design, and implementation of network infrastructure within cloud and data center environments
- Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, including performance degradation, network and circuit outages, and hardware failures
- Participates in an on-call rotation, responding to network outages 24/7
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
- 10+ years of experience working in a similar role designing and implementing complex network solutions
- The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm
- The ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions
- The mindset to provide superior service
- Cisco CCNA/CCNP certification or related experience
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, hardware, and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, QoS)
- In-depth cloud networking platforms (such as AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies (VMware)
- Advanced knowledge in network hardware and software, firewall technologies, load balancers, and other network infrastructure components.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex situations and provide effective solutions
- Proficiency in Linux operating system, scripting and command line utilities
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Professional IT related certificate required
- Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated equivalent combination education, training, and experience
Who We Are
Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.
We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.
The firm’s uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.
For Silicon Valley Candidates Only: Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position between $141,100 and $169,900. A job offer will depend on how closely a candidate’s skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes annual performance bonus and generous benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
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