Staff IT Network Engineer

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! We’re seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our Austin-based team. Your focus will be on expert-level troubleshooting across complex, distributed network environments. You’ll play a critical role in diagnosing and resolving issues that impact performance, stability, and security - ensuring seamless connectivity across our global infrastructure. In addition to troubleshooting, you’ll contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our network systems, supporting business growth and operational excellence. Responsibilities Lead advanced troubleshooting across LAN/WAN/WLAN/cloud environments to resolve performance and stability issues. Monitor and diagnose network health using on-prem and cloud-based tools. Design and implement secure, standardized network systems aligned with best practices. Continuously assess and optimize network performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate with network leadership to shape global architecture and strategic direction. Maintain accurate documentation including system diagrams and operational procedures. Administer and support routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN appliances. Partner with Information Security to ensure compliance and protect company assets. Required Skills and Qualifications 3+ years in senior network engineering roles within globally distributed environments, including hands-on experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC). Must carry 1 of the following certifications; CCNP, JNCIP-Junos, or equivalent. Proven expertise in troubleshooting complex network issues and implementing solutions. Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, IPSec, and enterprise-grade networking hardware. Ability to manage multiple projects from design through implementation. Experience designing and supporting LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure. Preferred Skills and Qualifications Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., LogicMonitor, Splunk). Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, shell scripting). Understanding of enterprise network architecture and data center connectivity. Proficiency in firewall engineering and SD-WAN design and management. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CJ1 Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role. Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.