Sr. Network Operation Engineer
Description
We are seeking a skilled NetOps Network Operations Engineer to manage and optimize network operations with a strong focus on firewalls, WAN, and SD-WAN technologies. You will ensure high availability, performance, and security of the network infrastructure through proactive monitoring, incident response, policy management, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot network infrastructure with emphasis on firewalls, WAN links, and SD-WAN overlays to maintain high availability and performance
- Manage firewall policies, rulesets, configurations, and change control (multi-vendor environments preferred)
- Administer, optimize, and support SD-WAN solutions including path selection, traffic engineering, QoS, and branch connectivity
- Handle WAN operations: circuit management, routing, VPN, performance monitoring, and vendor coordination
- Respond to and resolve network incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive permanent fixes
- Execute change management, maintenance windows, and capacity/performance tuning
- Maintain documentation, runbooks, and network diagrams; support automation and monitoring tool improvements
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams; participate in on-call rotation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
- 4+ years in network operations/engineering roles
- Hands-on experience with next-generation firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco) – policy management and troubleshooting
- Strong knowledge of WAN technologies and proven SD-WAN experience (e.g., VMware VeloCloud, Cisco Viptela/Meraki, Fortinet, Palo Alto Prisma, or equivalent)
- Solid understanding of routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, VPN, QoS, and network monitoring tools
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
- Certifications: CCNP, PCNSE, FCP, SD-WAN vendor certs, or equivalent
- Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible) and tools like SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, or similar
- Exposure to cloud networking, SASE, or hybrid environments
- Prior NetOps experience in enterprise or multi-site environments
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$168,000 - $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.