Senior Network & Security Engineer

#LI-HybridAbout DriveNetsDriveNets is a leader in high-scale networking software for AI infrastructure and service providers. The company pioneered a disaggregated networking architecture that transforms the economics of large-scale networks while maximizing performance, utilization, and operational efficiency. DriveNets-powered networks are deployed by global leaders, including AT&T and Comcast, supporting more than 30% of total U.S. internet traffic. DriveNets AI Fabric delivers full-stack networking for AI infrastructures, providing the highest-performance, Ethernet-based alternative to InfiniBand. The solution is deployed by hyperscalers, NeoClouds, and enterprises worldwide. With over $1B raised, DriveNets continues to push the boundaries of modern networking infrastructure. Location: Ra'anana / Tel AvivThe Role:We are looking for a Senior Network & Security Engineer to join our dynamic IT team.Design, deploy, and operate enterprise and datacenter network infrastructure.Manage and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and security environments.Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and related infrastructure.Design and implement scalable network architectures based on modern cloud and hyperscale principles.Drive network automation using Python, Golang, Shell, or similar technologies.Build and enhance self-service infrastructure platforms supporting engineering and lab environments.Monitor network performance, availability, and security using automated monitoring and alerting systems.Collaborate closely with Infrastructure, Security, and Engineering teams to implement security controls and best practices.Participate in architecture reviews, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and operational excellence initiatives.Mentor team members and contribute to technical leadership across 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and operating enterprise or datacenter networks.Strong expertise in routing and switching technologies.Experience with network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation.Hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, and modern networking concepts.Experience with VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, or similar overlay technologies – an advantage.Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Golang, Shell, or similar).Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.Preferred ExperienceFortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, Arista, Juniper, or F5 technologies.Datacenter and cloud-scale environments.Kubernetes and container networking.Infrastructure-as-Code and automation frameworks.Network Access Control (NAC) and Zero Trust architectures.More About DriveNetsBased in Israel with locations in Romania, US, India and Japan as well as extended teams, DriveNets operations cover more than twelve countries. With recognition by industry analysts and through partnerships with market leaders such as AMD, Broadcom, Dell and others, DriveNets is pushing market momentum, delivering the scale and efficiency that modern AI workloads demand. Visit our website:  https://drivenets.com/company/