Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a skilled Senior Network Engineer with a strong background in both cloud network administration (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premise Cisco networking, including switching and wireless technologies. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing hybrid environments, configuring firewalls, implementing SD-WAN solutions, and delivering exceptional customer service. This candidate also needs to be experienced in a start-up company environment and be team oriented.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity, performance, and security of both cloud and on-site network infrastructure for our organization and its clients.

Responsibilities:

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Cloud Network Administration:

• Design, configure, and support virtual networks, routing, VPNs, and load balancing in AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Administer cloud network components (e.g., VPCs, Transit Gateways, Azure VNets, GCP Interconnects).

• Ensure cloud networking aligns with enterprise security and performance standards.

• Automate cloud network provisioning using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.

• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud network performance and incidents.

• Lead efforts to audit, standardize, and secure Azure networking resources, transforming a loosely managed environment into a well-governed, cost-optimized, and scalable architecture

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On-Premise Networking:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Cisco switching and wireless solutions.

• Maintain wired and wireless network availability across corporate offices.

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to switches, APs, controllers, and PoE devices.

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Security & WAN Technologies:

• Configure and manage firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto).

• Implement and support SD-WAN technologies for secure, optimized wide-area connectivity.

• Ensure network compliance with internal security policies and industry standards.

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Customer Service & Support:

• Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and clients on network-related issues.

• Provide high-quality support, documentation, and communication throughout project lifecycles.

• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to escalations with professionalism and urgency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and cloud administration.

• Solid experience with:

• AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform networking components. Experience with AWS Direct Connect or Azure ExpressRoute is a plus.

• Cisco switching (Layer 2/3) and wireless infrastructure. Experience with Cisco DNS/Catalyst Center is a plus.

• Firewall configuration and management.

• SD-WAN solutions (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Velo Cloud, Fatpipe).

• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, etc.).

• Proficiency in network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, NetFlow).

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications, such as:

• Cisco (CCNA, CCNP)

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking

• Azure Network Engineer Associate

• Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer

• Experience working in hybrid IT environments (on-prem + cloud).

• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and secure cloud networking principles.

• Early stage start up experience.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with a proactive and collaborative mindset.

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a cross-functional team, in a high paced start-up company environment.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $180,000 - $240,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.