Network Engineer - Soluna

Network Engineer 

Remote

About Us

What do we do?

At Soluna, we are using computing to accelerate a future where renewable energy is the primary source of energy in the world.

Our company is driven by three fundamental beliefs:

• The world needs more renewable energy.... and computing can be a powerful catalyst for meeting that need.
• Stranded renewable energy -- usable clean energy that often goes to waste -- is one of the biggest unsolved problems for the economics of renewable energy.
• Sustainable Computing is not only ready for scale, but it will play an integral role in solving this problem.

Our estimate is that around 225 Terawatt hours of renewable energy are spilled globally.

That’s a lot of energy!

Most renewable power plant operators struggle to sell all of the energy they generate. We build small-footprint data centers to buy & use all of their wasted energy. So they earn profits & tax credits for every megawatt they produce.

Our specialized data centers run computing-intensive applications powered by clean energy for: Cryptocurrency Mining • Artificial Intelligence • Deep Learning • Machine Learning • Scientific Computing • Natural Language Processing • Video Transcoding and more.

We’re solving the wasted renewable energy problem…

Our mission is to help power plant owners get more megawatts to the grid.

With us, they can SELL. EVERY. MEGAWATT.

And…

We help the data scientists of the world solve the world’s most pressing problems with the comfort of knowing that they are not destroying the planet in the process.

Why do we want you?

Our company is growing fast and we need people like you who want to be part of something big. People who want a real challenge in a place where they can learn about a host of emerging technologies, including blockchain, digital assets, and renewable energy. 

We need entrepreneurs at heart.  

We are a people-first, data-driven organization that is seeking individuals who want to do meaningful work. 

What You'll Do

The Network Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of Soluna’s networks and ensure maximum uptime while continuously improving resiliency, security and maintainability. This role will include designing, documenting and increasing the security of new and existing networks. This role will be responsible for life cycle management, change control processes, new deployments, network traffic analysis, and maintenance of existing networks. Our Network Engineer will also interact and manage key vendor relationships for network support and OEM Equipment Providers. This role will require travel to Soluna facilities for network maintenance, upgrades, and initial standup. 

Our ideal Network Engineer will take full ownership of our networks, they are the backbone of our business. The Network Engineer is key to  ensuring maximum uptime for each data center location. Additionally, our expansion into HPC will rely heavily on fast and efficient network design. If you are a hands-on learner who loves problem-solving, owns their work but knows when to ask questions, and eager to be a part of the future of digital assets, then you will love working at Soluna.

The Network Engineer will work as part of the Engineering organization and work closely with Engineering, Product, Operations and IT. Our ideal candidate is a great written and verbal communicator, self-directed, obsessed with attention to detail, works well in cross functional teams and driven to find the proven root cause of an issue. Reporting to the VP, Engineering, this role will be an experienced and efficient leader with excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic.

You will:

• Design and implement new network solutions and improve the efficiency of current networks
• Install, configure, and support network equipment including firewalls, switches, VLANs, DNS and DHCP servers
• Manage tenders and procure network equipment 
• Manage subcontractors involved with network installation, maintenance and support
• Configure firewalls, routing and switching to maximize network efficiency and security
• Configure and monitor AWS networking stacks
• Develop a monitoring and troubleshooting process in order to optimize and maintain network performance
• Develop a scheduled cadence and process for network updates and improvements
• Investigate faults in the network and generate a root cause analysis report after resolution
• Maintain all network equipment at the latest versions and patches
• Develop a reporting process for network status to key stakeholders, especially non-technical experts
• Identify and raise critical issues in a timely manner to stakeholders

What You Need to Get the Job Done

• Experience in AWS networking, VPN, and subnet control
• Experience in designing, debugging and maintaining heavily VLAN'd networks
• Familiarity with both copper and fiber connections
• Comprehensive understanding of network protocols such as BGP, TCP/IP, UDP, multicast, Spanning tree, VRRT, OSPF and EIGRP
• Comprehensive knowledge of multiple DHCP servers such as DHCPd, Windows server, pfsense, DHCP failover, and the DHCP option 82 schema
• Familiarity with pfSense and Fortinet firewalls
• Familiarity with Dell, Buffalo, and TP-link layer 3 managed switches
• Experience using or implementing network tools like Netflow, Infoblox, and others.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating reliably
• Experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting Wi-FI and security infrastructure
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from design to implementation to ongoing operations
• 5+ years of experience as a network engineer in a corporate environment or datacenter
• Willingness to travel up 25% and potentially on short notice
• Potential weekend change windows and on call times
• Useful (not required) networking certifications include:
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• CompTIA Network+
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking
• SolarWinds Certified Professional
• Dell DCA-Networking

Why join Soluna?

We are a diverse, driven team of entrepreneurs, energy experts, private equity leaders, and engineers. We are passionate about making the world greener and we have conviction about how we will bring change on a global scale.

We are equally as zealous about championing our teams, relentless about developing our people, and believe strongly that Soluna’s goals and commitment to our mission are strengthened by our employee’s voices. 

We offer all of our employees:

• Competitive salary + equity 
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) 
• 401k plan with company match
• Life insurance and disability plans 
• Ample paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities