Senior Networking Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

Max Linear is seeking a Senior Networking Systems Administrator to join our team. We are not offering relocation for this position, so will consider local candidates. In this role, you will focus on the following:

• Responsible for designing, evolving, and operating enterprise network capabilities
• Evaluate vendors, select platforms, and build new network capabilities across corporate offices, datacenters, engineering labs, and global connectivity
• Plan, design, implement, and support enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability (including IP and VoIP)
• Support and troubleshoot network issues across routing, switching, firewalls, secure access, and wireless
• Coordinate with vendors for implementation and support
• Maintain accurate, clear, and up-to-date network documentation (diagrams, configurations, standards, and procedures)
• Partner closely with engineering and application teams to align network architecture with business needs
• Respond to alerts and reported issues; perform incident triage, escalating as needed, root‑cause analysis, and drive issues to resolution within established support practices
• Analyze and solve complex network and security problems with minimal guidance
• Develop IT best practices to maximize availability of critical networking services and improve customer experience through automation of frequent or repetitive tasks
• Provide responsive, professional customer service to end users and stakeholders
• Manage project plans for network lifecycle initiatives (upgrades, expansions, standardization) and contribute to network architecture improvements
• Protect company IP through robust network security, access controls, backups, and disaster recovery planning for network infrastructure
• Implement timely patching and firmware upgrades (network devices, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure) to remediate vulnerabilities; accurately report and track security incidents
• Enforce network security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring security tooling; investigate and remediate potential security issues
• Administer and troubleshoot routers, firewalls, enterprise switching, and Wi Fi systems including authentication, guest access, and performance optimization
• Mentor other on networking best practices
• Participate in change management

• Hands‑on enterprise network design and administration across:
  Campus and datacenter switching/routing, firewalls and secure ingress/egress, enterprise Wi Fi (multi‑site), private WAN / global networks, SD WAN and SASE architectures
• Deep practical experience with:
  Cisco switching and routing (enterprise‑scale), Palo Alto NGFWs (policy design, threat prevention, VPN), SD WAN concepts and platforms, Zscaler (ZIA / ZPA) or equivalent SASE solutions, and QoS marking, queuing, and traffic prioritization for real‑world applications
• Experience supporting engineering or R&D environments, including high‑throughput data flows, lab networks, and segmentation between corporate and engineering assets
• Proven ability to administer and troubleshoot complex networks including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, wireless, conducting root‑cause analysis beyond “device down / interface up”
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicate clearly, deliver excellent customer service, and provide practical, thorough technical solutions to complex problems
• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems or related + 5 years of experience

Max Linear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock‑based compensation.

Max Linear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $114,000to $168,000 Annually

We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.

The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role‑related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all‑inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.