Network Engineer Global Network Operations (Satcom/RF)

Location: Carlsbad, California, United States; work is performed locally on site, remotely via login or phone with on-site Smart Hands. US citizenship is required, and the role supports a rotating on-call schedule with a response time of less than one hour. Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Salary: $121,000–$191,000 annually. For specific work locations in San Jose, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the New York City metropolitan area: $150,000–$225,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global delivers satellite and communications connectivity for consumers, businesses, governments, and military customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize complex network solutions supporting mission-critical government programs and secure communications.
• Troubleshoot complex failures across hardware, software, IP networks, satellite communications, RF systems, and customer-owned equipment.
• Analyze root causes using logs, repair information, laboratory issue recreation, and collaboration with development teams; update procedures and training as mitigation.
• Perform preventative maintenance, system calibration, measurements, backups, physical maintenance, and redundancy checks.
• Trend and analyze network, hub, and terminal performance using logs, historical cases, test terminals, trending software, and dashboards.
• Lead network projects from start to finish and maintain procedures, configurations, diagrams, corrective action reports, and other operational documentation.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, including firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points and controllers, and monitoring applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of configuring, installing, resolving issues with, and supporting satellite earth station equipment, including RF performance analysis.
• Experience deploying and administering virtual machines and hypervisors.
• Working knowledge of spectrum analyzers.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work a rotating on-call schedule with a response time of less than one hour.
• IAT Level II certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Associate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• US citizenship and an active DoD Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance when administratively feasible.

Nice to have

• Understanding of bandwidth traffic-shaping protocols and implementation.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting VPN technologies including IPsec and SSL VPN, VRF, and OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP routing protocols.
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, or SQL.
• Experience with Ansible automation tools.
• Active CCNA, Security+, Network+, and/or A+ certification.
• Ability to work variable or extended hours independently or with teammates.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on positive impact and collaboration.
• Medical, financial, and other benefits may be provided depending on the position.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be included in the compensation package.
• Work involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, customers, vendors, field service engineers, and external partners.