Senior Network Engineer, Automation

Convene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we believe that diverse teams are the best teams. We live our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork) and strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be their true selves, where we all show up for each other. In line with our goal to be 1% better every day, we are committed to listening, learning, growing and improving. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to join us on this journey.

Senior Network Engineer | New York City

Candidates must be based in the NYC region. This full-time position is NYC-based with remote flexibility; onsite as needed

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our Global Infrastructure team at Convene Hospitality Group in a fast-paced, agile environment. In this role, you'll tackle a broad range of business initiatives, with a strong focus on driving network automation and modernization projects, leveraging a wide set of technologies and tools. You'll be instrumental in supporting our internal CHG team, overseeing network and security infrastructure across our venue properties, multiple cloud environments, and a diverse range of networking technologies. As a member of our world-class team covering both the US and UK markets, you'll also have the exciting opportunity to participate in global projects and initiatives, alongside excellent personal development opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

The Senior Network Engineer will work on a broad range of business initiatives and objectives for new and current locations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leveraging a wide range of technologies and tools to build intelligent infrastructure systems, scalable automation, and managing our centralized networking, server and cloud based  systems. The candidate will be focused and driven to continuously improve our network delivery, monitoring systems, and automation initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, build, and maintain network architecture for a multi-tenant enterprise that is both corporate and customer facing.
• Partner with both internal and external teams to automate provisioning for new clients and other basic tasks.
• Assist in projects that lead to network improvements including network equipment code upgrades, network hardware upgrades, and network/server application software improvements.
• Work with various vendors and service providers to ensure the production environment is always operating at peak proficiency.
• Build, maintain, and improve a network automation platform
• Build, maintain, and improve cloud based and server based compute platforms using Virtualization, K8s, and containerization. 
• Maintain and improve on an AWS based Cloud Networking environment
• Actively monitor network health across Convene locations, identify and propose solutions to problems before they occur.
• Participate in day to day network operations, when needed as well as an on-call rotation
• Innovate, never accept the status quo.
• Explore new technologies and have fun finding the best tools.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

What We Look For:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with deploying, maintaining, and managing enterprise-scale networks.
• A deep understanding  and knowledge of core networking concepts. Experience with layer 2 and 3 routing protocols, multi-site VPN, WiFi networks, and cloud networking  typically used in any enterprise WAN architecture.
• A technical background in a hosted services environment including infrastructure networks, hardware, software and telecommunications
• Hands-on experience in Juniper JunOS, including SRX, EX, and QFX platforms. Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS and ASA is a plus. 
• Familiarity with WiFi based (802.11ax/802.11be) architecture, technologies, and day to day operations
• Proficiency in IGMP, PIM, and other multicast based protocols
• Ability to develop, deploy, and maintain wide area network architecture through a varying degree of technologies such as SD-WAN, MPLS, VPLS, and L2L VPN tunnels
• Experience using automated network monitoring tools, including building and maintaining a full network automation platform using tools such as Ansible.
• Previous experience in troubleshooting Wireless (WiFi) networks, sufficient knowledge of latest WiFi technologies & IEEE 802.11 standards along with RADIUS and AAA accounting
• Hands on linux server-based operating system experience (RHEL based ideal) 
• Excellent attention to detail, testing and documentation
• Well-versed in Network design concepts that include WAN Architecture, network security engineering principles and system design
• Experienced in building and maintaining KVM based virtual environments
• Passionate about optimizing systems and building scalable network architecture
• Interested in joining a dynamic, creative, and innovative tech organization at the ground level
• Experience with Jira or other issue tracking systems
• Collaboration and adaptability - you’re comfortable wearing many different hats

Compensation:

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Base Salary:

Salary Min: $160,000 Salary Max: $175,000

This role is also eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. 

Who We Are:

Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, and gather. It creates hospitality-driven experiences and uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection.The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, and building amenity centers. With hospitality at its core, each brand and product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, and dedicated hospitality staffing resources.As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, and with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities.
Learn more at https://convene.com/.

We’re Here For You: 

At Convene, you’ll receive:

Health and Wellness

• Excellent health coverage for you and your family starting day one
• 24/7 virtual care through Centivo Care
• Employee Assistance Program: emotional well-being and support for everyday life
• Fertility & family planning through Kindbody

Time Off and Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off plus time off for your birthday
• A Holiday closure each year to allow all employees to unplug and recharge
• Paid time off for new parents: maternity, paternity, adoption

Financial Support and Benefits

• 401K plan with company matching
• Financial support for education: for attending conferences, taking courses, or gaining certifications

Professional Development and Recognition

• Continuous professional and personal development support
• Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones

Community and Impact

• Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do

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