IT - Staff Network Engineer

Posted:
3/25/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
San Jose, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Senior, hands-on Network Engineer/Architect to design, deploy, and operate Cadence’s global enterprise network across data centers, campus environments, and WAN. This role ensures secure and highly available connectivity, and leads delivery of high-impact initiatives with measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate has a results-driven mindset, deep operational rigor, and a proven track record of executing complex network programs end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver scalable, resilient Data Center, Campus Network solutions using Cisco, Arista, HPE, and Aruba platforms.
  • Support WAN operations such as internet edge, and SD-WAN integrations with consistent routing and security posture.
  • Lead complex troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and implement preventive changes to prevent incidents and unscheduled outages.
  • Partner with various teams such as Data Center, Storage, Virtualization, Windows, Unix, Cloud Ops, and Security to provide technical direction and deliver cross-domain programs
  • Establish and maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, and runbooks; ensure designs are supportable and operationally ready.
  • Operationalize delivered solutions for Day 2 operations, including monitoring/alerting, capacity planning, lifecycle management, and change/release processes.
  • Provide clear, timely status, risks, and tradeoffs to stakeholders; manage deliverables, timelines, and dependencies across multiple initiatives.

Required Skills:

  • 12+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating enterprise networks using Cisco/Arista and Aruba (wired/wireless) platforms.
  • Expert-level routing and switching knowledge (BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN), high availability (MLAG/vPC, LACP), and data center networking design patterns.
  • Strong background in network security fundamentals (segmentation, ACLs, firewall integrations, secure remote access) and partnering with Security teams on controls and audits.
  • Hands-on experience with NAC/AAA solutions including Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPass.
  • Experience with SD-WAN design/operations and hybrid connectivity patterns is a strong plus.
  • Experience supporting Cisco VPN, Aruba ClearPass, F5 Load Balancer is a plus.
  • Experience with network automation and observability (e.g., scripting, templating, telemetry, monitoring/alerting) to improve reliability and reduce MTTR.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with disciplined incident, change, and risk management practices.
  • Strong communication skills, able to translate technical details into executive-ready updates, options, and recommendations.
  • Thrives in dynamic environments with the ability to prioritize, manage ambiguity, and drive outcomes across competing business needs.

Qualification:

  • 12–15 years of experience in enterprise network architecture, design, deployment, and operations (data center, campus, WAN and hybrid cloud).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Cisco certification required (CCNP preferred; CCIE a strong plus).

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Cadence Design Systems

Website: https://www.cadence.com/

Headquarter Location: San Jose, California, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1988

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Electronic Design Automation (EDA) ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Mobile ⋅ Semiconductor ⋅ Software