KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build and operate Rakuten cloud infrastructure systems, networks, platforms (e.g., release, upgrades/update/patch, version control) Support cloud infrastructure automation (Networking and Linux) Perform tasks using infrastructure automation CI/CD, Jenkins, Git workflow Build out and refresh of cloud infrastructure for data centers and public clouds with emphasis on next generation cloud networking and connectivity services Manage initiatives and projects mentioned with support from leads and senior staff Support operations and review incidents leveraging vendors and partners Tier 2 operation support; leverage industry knowledge, various analysis, and performance tools, participate in a 24x7 globally distributed on-call

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to manage and troubleshoot core infrastructure technologies: Linux systems, network routers, switches, firewalls
• Ability to manage cloud infrastructure automation using tools such as: Chef, Ansible, Vagrant, Terraform, Jenkins, Python, APIs
• Knowledge of Linux and Network operating systems, command-line interfaces, network routing and switching protocols
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and OSI model, different physical network cabling transceiver types and standards
• Basic understanding of MPLS (L2/L3 VPN, LDP, RSVP), VXLAN EVPN, MP-BGP, VRFs
• Experience with public cloud networking: AWS, Azure, GCP

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technology related field
• Five (5) or more years of Network Engineering related experience required.
• Linux or network certification

Five Principles for Success
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.

Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen
Passionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
Hypothesize - Practice - Validate - Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory
Maximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile
Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team

Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the base compensation for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location. The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for discretionary bonus, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, PTO, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.

USD $91,044.00 - $157,248.00 annually