Senior Network Engineer I

Crunchtime helps multi-unit restaurants operate every location like their best one. Trusted by 850+ brands across 150,000+ locations worldwide, Crunchtime connects the full operations management lifecycle across inventory management, labor and scheduling, kitchen management, and operations execution, in the industry’s only complete, AI-powered suite. Top operators, including Jersey Mike’s, Five Guys, Smoothie King, Wingstop, and Chili’s, rely on Crunchtime to achieve profitability and deliver great guest experiences every day in every store. To learn more, visit Crunchtime.com . About the role As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be the backbone of our connectivity, ensuring our data center, office, and cloud networks are optimized, secure, and resilient. Your work directly impacts how our global partners serve millions of guests every day, making a tangible difference in the hospitality industry. By joining our team, you will help us build the infrastructure that keeps the world’s favorite brands connected and thriving. What you’ll do as a Senior Network Engineer Architect & Secure : Design, configure, and maintain robust firewall environments using Palo Alto and Fortinet to ensure ironclad network security. Optimize Infrastructure: Lead the configuration and optimization of switching environments across Cisco, Fortinet, and Meraki hardware to support high-performance operations. Manage Cloud Ecosystems: Oversee complex network integrations within OCI, AWS, GCP, and Azure to provide seamless multi-cloud connectivity. Drive Connectivity: Take ownership of external network link management, leveraging Megaport to maintain reliable private cloud and internet connections. Resolve & Restore: Utilize your expertise to proactively troubleshoot network issues, participating in our 24x7 on-call rotation to ensure continuous uptime. What we’re looking for Proven Expertise: Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and scale highly available network infrastructure in enterprise environments. Technical Proficiency: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a network engineer, supported by a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional training. Agility & Learning : A growth mindset with the ability to master new technologies quickly and decompose complex, multifaceted problems into actionable solutions. Execution Focus: Demonstrated capability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver consistent results in a fast-paced environment. Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, with an unwavering attention to detail and an organized approach to project management. Nice to haves Relevant professional certifications for the networking technologies mentioned above (e.g., CCNP, PCNSE). Active professional certification from one or more major cloud providers (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate). What you’ll get Great mission-driven team members from diverse backgrounds with a strong company culture Competitive pay Flexible PTO Paid company holidays Yearly team off-sites Medical, dental, and vision benefits (FSA, HSA & HRA options) Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance 401k employer match Wellness benefits Commuter benefits Work in an open environment on solutions that are reshaping the way businesses operate Fun team events Ability to have a big impact 10 weeks of paid parental leave Fitness reimbursement Learning & development funds Essential Physical & Mental Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk Prolonged periods of typing and working at a computer Ability to listen and speak over the phone or Zoom calls High level of mental concentration and focus Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Compensation The ann…