[Remote] Engineer, Network Deployment

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thrive is a company focused on network infrastructure deployment and IT services. The Engineer, Network Deployment will be responsible for deploying network infrastructure and services using various networking solutions such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, Meraki, and others. The role includes product evaluations, upgrade implementations, network monitoring, documentation, and contributing to process improvements while working in a hybrid schedule based at a Thrive office.

Responsibilities

• Ability to handle diverse networking environments in a wide cross-section of business clients
• Analyze and document an unfamiliar network environment
• Coordinate with relevant teams in all aspects related to equipment installation, service testing and problem resolution
• Deploy and activate network solutions and internet circuits
• Troubleshoot networking level incidents and provide relevant information to escalation resources
• Work through the project process to drive deployments to a successful outcome
• Complete deployment activities work during scheduled maintenance windows
• Transition deployed service offerings to support team with all relevant documentation required for long term maintenance
• Escalate when necessary to senior engineer for further review/troubleshooting
• Communicate directly with customers regarding project plans, potential impact and testing procedures
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills to accomplish large projects

Skills

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a team-first attitude
• 1-3 years Networking and Firewall experience
• Proficient with IPV4 protocols, VPN, TCP/IP and Next Generation Firewalls
• Knowledge and experience with Fortinet/Palo Alto/Meraki/Cisco/Ruckus/Extreme products
• Experience with Visio required
• Excellent problem solver; able to prioritize and coordinate between multiple projects
• Experience troubleshooting network configuration and hardware issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree, Technical Degree or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (NAble, Solarwinds)
• Fortinet NSE4 or higher certification

Company Overview

Thrive Networks is an outsourced IT provider with an outstanding record of success we have achieved for clients. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://thrivenextgen.com/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Thrive has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.