Network Engineer

About us:

Protex AI is a VC-backed technology company building a privacy-preserving computer vision platform to enable proactive Health and Safety (EHS) workflows. We leverage the domain knowledge of EHS teams to help our computer vision system understand the concept of danger, preventing accidents before they occur. Every worker has the right to go home safe and healthy every day and every employer has the responsibility to provide a safe work environment. Our mission at Protex AI is to ensure that this is the case in every facility around the world by empowering EHS teams to adopt proactive safety cultures and in doing so realise an injury-free workplace.

About the Role
As a Network Engineer on the Protex Solutions team, you will be responsible for working with our clients, and their network teams, to get our AI-powered hardware enabled and running on their sites. You will be a strong technical partner both to our clients and their networking teams, as well as to our Solutions team and internal software teams. This is an ideal opportunity for a Network Engineer looking to get more exposure to software, and to blend network and infrastructure skills with a broader development skillset.

What You'll Do

• Be the subject matter expert with regard to how our Protex hardware integrates with our client’s networks

• Ensure the Protex system is maintained in a timely manner, ensuring compliance to needed control frameworks, internal and external audit requirements, and vulnerability scanning

• Assist with the Pre Sales process by speaking with potential clients to address security and networking requirements 

• Speak with Protex AI clients to assist with installations (network setup and configuration, camera network setup and troubleshooting)

• Own, create, and maintain network tools, including tests, benchmarks, and diagnostic tools for Protex AI hardware

• Create and maintain clear and concise documentation of the environment, firewalls, proxies, and endpoints, exhibiting excellent change control and an appreciation of the control of risk

• Identify opportunities to improve the technical landscape assisting in the design, documentation, costing and implementation of new infrastructure solutions

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers and partners

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical role working with Unix devices and networking

• Demonstrated experience with network security protocols and procedures

• Demonstrated experience operating in a Security Operations Center (SOC)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred

• Willingness to travel as required for client meetings, conferences, and on-site visits

• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship management skills

• Technical skills and/or languages

  • Extensive Linux networking

  • Extensive Linux/OS 

  • Cisco/Network Certification

  • AWS

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience working in a startup environment

• Previous experience with deployment and integration of hardware-based technology solutions in real-world applications

• Previous project management experience

What We Offer

We take pride in our commitment to workplace safety! Become a valued member of our small team, where growth opportunities abound, and your contributions directly shape our company's success.

• Unlimited PTO

• Wellbeing and WFH equipment allowance

• Competitive salary, private healthcare, and pension scheme

• Best-in-class tech stack

• Opportunities to travel to the US and across Europe representing Protex AI

• Company events and get-togethers

• Fun, lively culture!

Protex AI is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an equitable workplace for everyone regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.