Network Engineer

Ready to make a big impact on a global scale?

Payscale are an industry leader in compensation management. We combine cutting-edge data, innovative software, and expert services to help organisations make fair and strategic pay decisions.

Our Mission:

To empower employers and employees with the confidence to know the "what" and "why" behind transparent pay and compensation. If you’re a seasoned Network Engineer ready to innovate, come and join our team! 🚀

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Massive Investment & Global Impact: Over $400 million invested and expanding rapidly. Trusted by more than 50% of the Fortune 500 across 198 countries.
• Product Innovation: Help build and scale impactful SaaS tools shaping the future of compensation.
• Tech-First Culture: Collaborate across borders with top-tier engineers, architects, product managers, and QA experts.
• Leadership Opportunity: Define architecture, mentor engineers, and lead discussions that drive real business value.

What You’ll Do:

• Design & Deploy: Architect and implement secure, scalable enterprise-level network infrastructure across routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Modernize Infrastructure: Lead and execute network upgrade projects to ensure long-term performance, availability, and scalability.
• Cloud Connectivity: Manage and optimize cloud-based networking, including AWS VPCs, Direct Connect, Azure VNETs, and ExpressRoutes.
• Secure by Design: Implement and maintain strong operational network security controls, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor & Troubleshoot: Continuously monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with DevOps, engineering, and IT teams to enhance overall network efficiency.
• Documentation: Maintain clear, detailed records of network architecture, configurations, and processes.

You’ll have:

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering in enterprise environments
• Proven experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
• Strong grasp of core networking protocols and technologies: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, VRRP, OSPF, BGP
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking technologies such as AWS VPCs, Azure VNETs, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute
• Skilled in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• In-depth understanding of network security best practices
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSA, or PCNSE

What you’ll receive:

• Salary: Competitive monthly salary – up to 34,633 gross RON per month
• Bonus Scheme: Annual performance-based bonus
• Flexible Work: We go into the Bucharest office once per month
• Time Off: 25 vacation days, 15 public holidays + 2 Payscale holidays (Global Mental Health Day & US Independence Day)
• Health: Private medical insurance with options to cover family
• Learning & Growth: Career development, mentorship, and promotion pathways (60+ internal promotions last year!)
• Wellbeing Perks: $300 annual wellness/office stipend, floating holidays, and up to 4 company-wide “complementary” days off
• Belonging: DEIB-focused culture with active ERGs like Pride at Payscale and Women & Gender Minorities in Tech