Senior Network Systems Engineer

About the role

Electric Hydrogen ’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our Information Technology team. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, security, and operation of Electric Hydrogen's enterprise network infrastructure across offices, manufacturing facilities, data centers, and cloud environments. You will deliver highly available, scalable, and secure network services that support business operations, partnering closely with Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.

This position is based on-site at our San Jose, CA, or Devens, MA, office, with hybrid accommodations possible for a highly qualified candidate. The role reports to the Director of Information Technology.

Primary Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations

Design and support campus, WAN, wireless, VPN, and data center networks

Develop network segmentation strategies, VLAN architectures, routing, switching, firewall policies, and secure remote access solutions

Evaluate, recommend, and implement new networking technologies and architectural improvements

Ensure high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery for critical network infrastructure

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless systems, and load balancing technologies

Manage enterprise firewall platforms, VPN connectivity, NAC, and network access controls

Monitor network performance, availability, and security using enterprise monitoring tools

Investigate and resolve complex network performance and connectivity issues

Implement security best practices including network segmentation, Zero Trust principles, IDS/IPS, and secure remote access

Support vulnerability remediation and infrastructure hardening initiatives

Support networking for VMware-based data centers and hybrid cloud environments

Design and maintain connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms including Azure and AWS

Support DNS, DHCP, IP address management, and network services

Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning from a networking perspective

Partner with Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Manufacturing Engineering, and external vendors to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions

Participate in infrastructure planning, technology evaluations, and cross-functional projects

Provide Tier III escalation support for complex networking issues

Develop and maintain network diagrams, standards, configurations, and operational documentation

Create standard operating procedures and troubleshooting guides

Mentor junior IT staff and share networking best practices across the organization

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure

Strong experience with enterprise routing and switching technologies

Hands-on experience administering Fortinet and Cisco networking platforms, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, Cisco switches, routers, and wireless infrastructure

Experience designing secure enterprise networks using VLANs, routing protocols, VPNs, firewall policies, and network segmentation

Familiarity with VMware networking and virtual infrastructure

Experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance analysis tools

Strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity principles and Zero Trust networking

Excellent documentation, communication, and project management skills

Experience supporting manufacturing, Operational Technology (OT), or industrial environments preferred

Familiarity with industrial networking technologies, including Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, or DNP3 preferred

Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles, including network segmentation and standards such as IEC 62443 or NIST SP 800-82 preferred

Experience working with SCADA systems, industrial automation platforms, or industrial control networks preferred

Experience supporting Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, FortiAnalyzer, or FortiAuthenticator preferred

Relevant certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE/FCP/FCSS), CISSP, or GICSP strongly preferred

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Compensation and Benefits | P4

MA Zone
$135,000 $160,000 USD

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.​

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:​

an equity grant​

time off programs​

a $75/month cell phone allowance​

a 4% employer 401(k) match​

access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans

a discretionary bonus​

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply !