IT - Staff Network Engineer

**At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Senior, hands-on Network Engineer/Architect to design, deploy, and operate Cadence’s global enterprise network across data centers, campus environments, and WAN. This role ensures secure and highly available connectivity, and leads delivery of high-impact initiatives with measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate has a results-driven mindset, deep operational rigor, and a proven track record of executing complex network programs end-to-end. **Key Responsibilities:** * Design and deliver scalable, resilient Data Center, Campus Network solutions using Cisco, Arista, HPE, and Aruba platforms. * Support WAN operations such as internet edge, and SD-WAN integrations with consistent routing and security posture. * Lead complex troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and implement preventive changes to prevent incidents and unscheduled outages. * Partner with various teams such as Data Center, Storage, Virtualization, Windows, Unix, Cloud Ops, and Security to provide technical direction and deliver cross-domain programs * Establish and maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, and runbooks; ensure designs are supportable and operationally ready. * Operationalize delivered solutions for Day 2 operations, including monitoring/alerting, capacity planning, lifecycle management, and change/release processes. * Provide clear, timely status, risks, and tradeoffs to stakeholders; manage deliverables, timelines, and dependencies across multiple initiatives. **Required Skills:** * 12+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating enterprise networks using Cisco/Arista and Aruba (wired/wireless) platforms. * Expert-level routing and switching knowledge (BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN), high availability (MLAG/vPC, LACP), and data center networking design patterns. * Strong background in network security fundamentals (segmentation, ACLs, firewall integrations, secure remote access) and partnering with Security teams on controls and audits. * Hands-on experience with NAC/AAA solutions including Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPass. * Experience with SD-WAN design/operations and hybrid connectivity patterns is a strong plus. * Experience supporting Cisco VPN, Aruba ClearPass, F5 Load Balancer is a plus. * Experience with network automation and observability (e.g., scripting, templating, telemetry, monitoring/alerting) to improve reliability and reduce MTTR. * Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with disciplined incident, change, and risk management practices. * Strong communication skills, able to translate technical details into executive-ready updates, options, and recommendations. * Thrives in dynamic environments with the ability to prioritize, manage ambiguity, and drive outcomes across competing business needs. **Qualification:** * 12–15 years of experience in enterprise network architecture, design, deployment, and operations (data center, campus, WAN and hybrid cloud). * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * Cisco certification required (CCNP preferred; CCIE a strong plus). **We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.** -------------------------------------------------------------------