Network Engineer II

Job Title: Network Engineer II

Department: DCT Infrastructure

Reports to: Senior Director of Infrastructure

Employment Status: Exempt/Fulltime

Location: Remote

Travel - 30-40%

About Applied Digital:

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Enterprise Network Engineer II with professional-level knowledge (JNCIP-ENT, CCNP, or equivalent experience) to join our infrastructure team. This role requires a candidate that is willing to travel and have expertise in enterprise network operations, implementation, and support. The ideal candidate will bring firsthand experience with routing protocols, switching, firewalls, and a desire to grow their skills in network automation and advanced technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and ISIS across the enterprise network
• Configure and support multi-vendor firewall platforms including Juniper and Fortinet.
• Deploy and manage Routing & Switching infrastructure from vendors including Juniper and Cisco
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise wireless networks to ensure reliable, secure Wi-Fi coverage for all users
• Troubleshoot network issues and collaborate with senior engineers to resolve complex problems
• Assist in the development and implementation of network automation
• Perform network changes following established change management procedures
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify potential issues
• Maintain accurate network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and procedures
• Participating in network projects and technology refresh initiatives
• Provide support during on-call rotation for critical infrastructure and occasional off-hours maintenance windows

Basic Qualifications:

• JNCIP-ENT, CCNP, or equivalent professional-level certification, or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience at that level
• 5-7 years of firsthand experience implementing and supporting enterprise networks
• Solid understanding of OSPF, BGP, and ISIS routing protocols
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise firewalls (Juniper SRX, Fortinet)
• Working knowledge of switching technologies including MP-BGP EVPN, VXLAN, VLANs, spanning tree, and link aggregation
• Experience supporting enterprise Wi-Fi networks, with working knowledge of wireless standards, security protocols, and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong work ethic
• Effective communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Juniper and Cisco
• JNCIA, JNCIS-ENT, JNCIP-ENT
• Familiarity with network automation tools such as Mist, AWX, Python, Ansible, Security Director Cloud.
• Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Understanding of data center networking concepts
• Familiarity with network monitoring platforms (DataDog, Zabbix, Splunk)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.

Physical Requirements:

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents acknowledge that they possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.