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$125,000–$135,000/yr

  • Design, engineer, and optimize optical transport solutions using DWDM, ROADM, and OTN technologies.
  • Configure, commission, and troubleshoot optical networking platforms from leading vendors like Ciena and Nokia.
  • Lead network deployments, maintenance, and provide Tier III technical support for operational excellence.

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$175,000–$195,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructures including campus, data center, WAN, cloud, and security.
  • Serve as senior technical resource providing architecture leadership, implementation expertise, and customer consulting.
  • Lead complex infrastructure projects while mentoring engineers and promoting technical excellence.

Myriad360 challenges and enables employees to achieve great things through a culture of empathy, ownership, and continuous improvement. They are consistently listed among Inc & Crain's 'Best Places to Work' with an accessible executive team and a commitment to inclusion.

United States

  • Define and execute the product vision and roadmap for intelligent access systems, including E9 and E3 platforms.
  • Lead commercialization and end-to-end lifecycle management for advanced network solutions.
  • Drive interoperability across ONTs, OLTs, and multiple PON standards, aligning technical feasibility with business objectives.

The employer is a partner company in the telecom and networking sector, focusing on next-generation access technologies. It maintains a collaborative, cross-functional environment with significant ownership over product strategy.

India

  • Own and develop domain-specific architecture standards, reference designs, and implementation guidelines for SD-WAN, transport, and network security.
  • Translate high-level architecture into detailed HLDs and LLDs executable by engineering and operations teams.
  • Conduct proof-of-concept testing and lab validation for new technologies and vendor solutions.

This role sits at the intersection of network architecture design and hands-on engineering execution, supporting robust, scalable IP-based connectivity platforms for mission-critical remote environments. The environment is highly collaborative and globally distributed, offering exposure to cutting-edge networking technologies and large-scale infrastructure challenges.

US Canada

  • Define and own the architectural roadmap for enterprise, data center, and cloud networks.
  • Co-author secure design and lifecycle management of high-performance data center networking.
  • Build an AI-agent based analysis framework for network changes and self-improvement.

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs, delivering industry-leading training and inference speeds. The company partners with top model labs, global enterprises, and AI-native startups, including OpenAI, and has a non-corporate work culture that values continuous learning and growth.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Lead OSP due diligence and fiber distribution design for highest-density edge GPU clusters.
  • Own conduit sizing, cable tray loading, and bonding/grounding coordination across deployments.
  • Coordinate cross-discipline with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams for connectivity pathways.

Armada is a hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure for edge and sovereign AI. With nearly $500 million in funding and backing from leading investors, the company builds rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud, fostering a culture of ownership, autonomy, and impact.

$135,000–$155,000/yr
US

  • Serve as trusted technology partner to customers, collaboratively designing solutions using telecommunications expertise and Zayo’s products.
  • Keep abreast of competitive landscape, mentor peers, and drive opportunities to close by resolving technical objections.
  • Analyze customer requirements, design optimal solutions, and present compelling sales presentations to demonstrate technical knowledge.

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling innovations that transform society. With a 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe, Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, and other large enterprises.

India

  • Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade network and security infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
  • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot multi-vendor networking and security platforms including Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and Netskope.
  • Architect and optimize SD-WAN and SASE/SSE frameworks with zero-trust and cloud-delivered security models.

Jobgether uses an AI-powered matching process to connect candidates with hiring companies. They focus on objective and fair review of applications against role requirements, sharing shortlists with employers.

Canada

  • Design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise network and security infrastructures across multiple client environments.
  • Configure and manage advanced firewalls, SD-WAN, routing, and switching technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in on-call support rotations.

Our partner is a managed services provider that delivers enterprise networking and security solutions to diverse clients. They offer a collaborative remote environment with experienced professionals, focusing on technology modernization and complex infrastructure projects.

Netherlands

  • Plan, implement, and manage data center layouts and power density for maximum efficiency and reliability.
  • Oversee server capacity deployments and integrate infrastructure with automation to support global scalability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide expert technical guidance for complex data center infrastructure issues.

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation by providing a cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform that protects customers from cyberattacks and data loss. The company fosters a culture of innovation, execution, and collaboration, with a focus on impact and accountability.

$180,000–$230,000/yr
Global

  • Architect and own the global network telemetry ecosystem, including data lakes and real-time enrichment pipelines.
  • Direct DDoS detection and mitigation policies, defining attack classifications and automated response logic.
  • Lead capacity management, network monetization, and build a telemetry-driven billing ecosystem.

Vultr makes high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators worldwide. It is the world's largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company with 33 global data centers and hundreds of thousands of customers.

$84,000–$89,000/yr
US

  • Design and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and firewalls across multi-site and multi-cloud environments.
  • Monitor network performance using tools like SolarWinds and Datadog, proactively resolving issues to meet SLA targets.
  • Automate network deployments and implement security controls such as zero-trust architecture and NAC.

HealthEdge provides a healthcare SaaS platform, focusing on enterprise network infrastructure. The company operates with a team-driven model emphasizing 24/7 availability and ITIL-aligned processes.

EU

  • Design, deploy, and maintain high-performance network infrastructures for HPC environments with a focus on InfiniBand fabrics.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues across InfiniBand and Ethernet, manage Fortinet solutions, and perform performance tuning.
  • Collaborate with compute, storage, and platform teams to support HPC workloads and document network architecture and procedures.

Mirantis is the Kubernetes-native AI infrastructure company, enabling organizations to build and operate scalable infrastructure for modern AI, machine learning, and data-intensive applications. Mirantis serves many of the world’s leading enterprises including Adobe, DocuSign, PayPal, and Volkswagen, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Global

  • Design and implement enterprise-scale Network-as-Code and GitOps solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and Python.
  • Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for network infrastructure with automated testing and zero-downtime deployments.
  • Lead design and troubleshooting of large-scale network architectures including BGP, OSPF, and Kubernetes networking.

Miratech is a global IT services and consulting company that helps visionaries change the world by supporting digital transformation for large enterprises. With nearly 1000 full-time professionals and a 99% project success rate, the company operates in over 25 countries with a culture of Relentless Performance.

$110,400–$179,400/yr
US

  • Manage outside plant construction projects to deploy fiber optic networks.
  • Oversee project scope, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful delivery.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and contractors to maintain quality standards.

TDS Telecom provides high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to diverse communities across the U.S., including small to mid-sized urban, suburban, and rural areas. With over 50 years of experience and serving over 1 million connections, they are committed to building fiber optic networks and fostering an inclusive culture.

France

  • Help telecommunications providers transition to cloud-native, software-defined infrastructure.
  • Design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud platforms for 5G and edge computing.
  • Collaborate with global teams to influence product evolution and drive customer adoption.

Jobgether uses AI-powered matching to connect candidates with hiring employers. They process personal data to evaluate candidacy and share relevant information with hiring employers, operating with a remote-first culture.

Global

  • Interact with external customers to troubleshoot network connectivity issues and partner with architects to improve data-center environments.
  • Initiate multiple projects for Network Operation improvements and execute network change requests with a focus on automation.
  • Review, analyze, and develop network automation for repetitive tasks, ensuring operational excellence.

Miratech helps visionaries change the world as a global IT services and consulting company. With nearly 1000 full-time professionals and coverage across 5 continents, we maintain a culture of Relentless Performance and over 99% project success rate since 1989.

USA

  • Serve as the dedicated technical Systems Engineer for assigned MSP/SP accounts, building deep relationships across technical, operational, and executive teams.
  • Lead solution design, technical presentations, demonstration, and Proof of Concepts to accelerate deal velocity and expand revenue with partners.
  • Develop and deliver enablement programs across MSP/SP teams to position, sell, deliver, and support Arista-powered managed services.

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. The company has earned awards for Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance, and is committed to innovation and inclusion.

$225,000–$325,000/yr
Global Unlimited PTO

  • Lead core infrastructure and SRE teams to ensure the highest reliability and performance for massive GPU computing demands.
  • Oversee HPC networking and distributed storage engine innovation to support massive multi-node AI workloads.
  • Build and scale a high-output engineering org while partnering cross-functionally with product and GTM leadership.

Runpod is the AI Developer Cloud, providing a platform for over one million developers to experiment, train, fine-tune, deploy, and scale AI. As a small, remote-first team that closed a $100M Series A, we move fast and take ownership seriously.

US

  • Design and model mechanical components for optical systems including lenses, mirrors, and filters.
  • Develop detailed drawings, fabrication, and assembly documentation for opto-mechanical hardware.
  • Provide technical guidance and support integration, testing, and risk mitigation for space flight hardware.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. The company employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide and fosters a culture of safety, inclusion, and professional growth.

Europe

  • Lead all pre-sales technical activities for enterprise accounts across Europe, acting as the primary technical advisor and driving revenue growth.
  • Design and deliver custom demos, proof-of-concepts, and solution architectures using AI-driven tooling and rapid prototyping.
  • Bridge customer feedback to internal product teams, influencing roadmap direction through structured insights and executive-level presentations.

Jobgether uses AI-powered matching to connect candidates with job opportunities. The company is a growing platform focused on efficient hiring, with a high-performance culture emphasizing autonomy and ownership.