Staff Network Engineer (Cisco)

TL;DR

Staff Network Engineer (Cisco): Designing, deploying, and operating a global enterprise network across data centers and campus environments with an accent on scalability, resilience, and security. Focus on implementing complex routing protocols like BGP and OSPF, optimizing EVPN/VXLAN architectures, and automating network observability to reduce MTTR.

Location: Shanghai, China (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) and intellectual property (IP) software.

What you will do

• Design and deliver scalable Data Center and Campus Network solutions using Cisco, Arista, HPE, and Aruba platforms.
• Manage WAN operations, including internet edge and SD-WAN integrations, ensuring consistent routing and security posture.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to prevent incidents and unscheduled outages.
• Collaborate with Data Center, Storage, Virtualization, Cloud Ops, and Security teams to deliver cross-domain programs.
• Establish and maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, and runbooks for operational readiness.
• Operationalize solutions for Day 2 operations, including monitoring, capacity planning, and lifecycle management.

Requirements

• 12–15 years of experience in enterprise network architecture, design, deployment, and operations.
• Expert-level routing and switching knowledge (BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN) and high availability (MLAG/vPC, LACP).
• Hands-on experience with NAC/AAA solutions, specifically Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPass.
• Strong background in network security fundamentals, including segmentation, ACLs, and firewall integrations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Cisco certification required (CCNP preferred; CCIE a strong plus).

Nice to have

• Experience with SD-WAN design/operations and hybrid connectivity patterns.
• Proficiency with F5 Load Balancer and Cisco VPN.
• Experience with network automation, scripting, and telemetry to improve reliability.