[Remote] Senior Network Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Black Mountain Dynamics is seeking a Senior Network Delivery Engineer to support their Waymo contract, focusing on enterprise wired and wireless network integration, physical deployment, and advanced troubleshooting. This role involves hands-on work in data centers, leading network buildouts, and ensuring optimal performance across the network stack.ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end physical installations: rack and stack of switches, firewalls, APs, and other network devices; cable management; labeling; and structured cabling validation. Own the network stack from day one of a deployment through sign-offParticipate in the design, planning, and implementation of LAN and WLAN infrastructure. Translate network designs into precise, production-ready configurations across wired and wireless environmentsDeploy, configure, and validate enterprise Wi-Fi infrastructure — including site surveys, AP placement, RF tuning, and post-deployment validation. Experience with planning tools such as Ekahau and Hamina a strong plusOwn the resolution of complex network issues across Layer 1 through Layer 7 — physical connectivity, switching, and wireless. You're the person others escalate to when the issue is hardMonitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize throughput, latency, and availability across client environmentsAct as the on-site technical lead for network deployments. Deliver timely, accurate status updates to internal and client stakeholders. Manage scope, track milestones, and surface risks earlyProduce thorough as-built documentation, network diagrams, configuration records, and post-deployment reports. Leave every engagement with a clean, complete set of documentationGuide and develop Tier 1 and Tier 2 technicians in the field, sharing techniques and building team capability across deploymentsApply baseline network security practices — firewall rules, VLAN segmentation, access control — as part of standard deployment and configuration work. This role is not security-primary, but sound security hygiene is expectedSkillsMinimum 5 years of hands-on experience configuring and deploying networking hardware from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Ruckus, Palo Alto, or MerakiAt least 3 years leading physical network deployments — including rack/stack, structured cabling, and on-site installation in enterprise or campus environmentsDeep proficiency in wired networking: VLANs, STP/RSTP, LACP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), QoS, and inter-VLAN routingStrong wireless expertise: RF planning, AP deployment, surveying, controller-based and cloud-managed WLAN architectureProven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues independently across all OSI layersClear, professional communication with both technical peers and non-technical client stakeholdersAbility to travel within the Bay Area regularly and across the US as needed for project workBachelor's degree in Networking, Computer Science, or a related fieldCertifications such as CCNP, CWNA/CWSP, or similar vendor credentialsProficiency in Python or PowerShell for network automation and configuration scriptingExperience with network monitoring and management platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG, Meraki Dashboard, Ruckus One, etc.)Prior experience in an MSP or MSSP environment delivering multi-site network projectsBenefitsThis full-time hybrid role offers remote work flexibility, with regular travel within the Bay Area and some travel throughout the US as required for project work.Company OverviewBlack Mountain Dynamics is a security-centric IT consulting company serving demanding tech startups, financial firms, and VIPs nationwide. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.blackmtx.com/.