Junior Network Engineer

About Us:

At Sauce Labs, we empower the world's top enterprises - like Walmart, Bank of America, and Indeed - to deliver quality web and mobile applications at speed. Our industry-leading platform ensures continuous quality across the SDLC, using AI-powered analytics to identify key quality signals from development through production. With our unified solution, teams can release and innovate with confidence, knowing their apps will always look, function, and perform exactly as they should. Backed by TPG and Riverwood Capital, we are shaping the future of digital confidence - join us!

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Junior Network Engineer to join our growing team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to launch or advance their career in network engineering, working with a variety of cutting-edge technologies and contributing to the stability and performance of our network infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the configuration, installation, and maintenance of network hardware, including Cisco NX-OS, IOS-XR, and Juniper Junos devices.
• Support senior engineers in troubleshooting and resolving network issues.
• Monitor network performance and ensure network availability and reliability.
• Participate in the implementation of network upgrades and new deployments.
• Learn and apply knowledge of network routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP).
• Develop a strong understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes.
• Utilize knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals, including the 3-way handshake, socket states, and common protocols like SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS, to diagnose and resolve connectivity issues.
• Document network configurations and procedures.

 

Required Skills:

• Associate's or Bachelor's of Science degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 -2 years of hands-on experience with network devices or protocols.
• Experience configuring or upgrading Cisco, Juniper, or Aruba network devices, OR a CCNA, JNCIA, or similar industry certification.
• Demonstrable knowledge of network routing protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP.
• Solid understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing concepts and NAT.
• Proficient in TCP/IP basics, including the 3-way handshake, socket states, and common protocols like SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience augmenting or improving workflows and work items with generative AI systems, such as Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT, or similar.
• Hands-on knowledge of automation tools or languages to optimize operations, such as Ansible, Python, or Bash.
• Experience troubleshooting HTTP from the client to the server, including interpreting error codes, HAR files, and timeouts.
• Knowledge of basic network security elements, such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Firewalls.
• Experience with cloud provider environments such as AWS or GCP. Familiarity or lab experience with basic cloud networking concepts including VPCs, Availability Zones, NAT gateways, endpoints, and VPN connections.
• Knowledge of CI/CD principles and tools

We are a hybrid workplace that recognizes the importance of flexibility while valuing in-person collaboration and relationship building. As a result, Saucers located near an office location must be able and willing to come into the office. Those hired remotely must be able and willing to travel to an office as required by the specific role. 

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Security responsibilities at Sauce

At Sauce, we will commit to supporting the health and safety of employees and properties, partnering with internal stakeholders to learn and act on ever-evolving security protocols and procedures. You’ll be expected to fully comply with all policies and procedures related to security at the department and org wide level and exercise a ‘security first’ approach to how we design, build & run our products and services.

 

We are excited to share the base salary for this position exclusive of fringe benefits, potential bonuses or stock-based compensation. Your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience, along with its relationship to the base salaries of current team members at Sauce Labs that are similarly situated.

Benefits and Perks that we offer include health coverage (medical, dental, and vision) along with disability and life insurance. In addition, Sauce Labs offers parental leave benefits, flexible time off, professional development, and a 401(k) retirement plan with match. To see more about benefits and perks at Sauce Labs, please check out our careers page at saucelabs.com/company/careers.US Compensation Range$60,000—$75,000 USD