Senior IT Systems Engineer

ExtraHop is a network detection and response platform company protecting enterprise infrastructure. This Senior IT Systems Engineer role is responsible for ensuring 24/7 availability and performance of production infrastructure through secure, scalable cloud solutions, automation, and collaborative problem-solving across infrastructure, security, and systems teams.

* Ensure 24/7 responsiveness of services and infrastructure, including on-call rotation for production services * Design and manage production system monitoring using ExtraHop wire data products and conventional tools * Design and construct secure, future-proof hybrid and multi-cloud services and networks * Implement and improve human and automated workflows for operations and support * Write elegant, extensible, sustainable code to solve current and future infrastructure problems

* 8+ years of experience in Unix/Linux systems administration and software development * Proficiency in Shell/Bash and other automation tools within a Linux/Unix environment * Familiarity with distributed version-control workflow (e.g., Git) in a team setting * Competency in web infrastructure operations, including development and deployment * In-depth knowledge of enterprise networking and application protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, SSH, DNS, LDAP, TLS * Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to collaborate effectively across teams * Security-focused mindset across all operational activities

* Experience with cloud virtualization platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP * Windows and/or macOS competency for desktop support and Active Directory environment management * Experience with Google Workspace administration * Understanding of firewall and security management principles * Hands-on experience with Linux configuration management systems (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) * Familiarity with network switching and routing equipment configuration and deployment

Salary range $135,000–$149,000 per year, plus annual performance-based discretionary bonus and stock option grants. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage (effective Day 1), 401(k) with employer match, flexible PTO, parental leave, pet insurance, educational reimbursement, FSA/Dependent Care Accounts, and EAP.