Senior Network Specialist
IQM is a global leader in superconducting quantum computing. We design and build full-stack quantum computers and provide both on-premises systems and cloud access to our technology worldwide. Our customers include leading high-performance computing centers, research institutions, universities, and enterprises who rely on IQM’s integrated hardware and software solutions. Today, IQM has over 300 employees across offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and the US.
We are looking for a Senior Network Specialist to take ownership of IQM’s global connectivity services and help build the network foundation that supports our research, operations, and customer environments. In this role you will own IQM’s global connectivity services and keep our production critical network infrastructure reliable and ready for growth
What will I be doing?
Own IQM’s global connectivity services and take end to end responsibility for reliability and uptime
Design, develop, and maintain network architecture to support a growing global footprint
Plan and drive the network roadmap, including prioritisation and long term improvements
Operate and maintain production critical network infrastructure with a low tolerance for downtime
Monitor network health and performance, and proactively improve availability and stability
Troubleshoot incidents, analyze logs, identify root causes, and drive preventive actions
Plan and execute upgrades, maintenance windows, and migrations with care and clear communication
Maintain structured and up to date network documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks
Work with vendors, service providers, and consultants, and lead external work when needed
Collaborate closely with the IT team, especially the IT development side, plus key stakeholders across the company
What skills do I need?
5 plus years of experience in network administration in business critical environments
Experience in network design and architecture planning, including scaling and standardisation
Strong knowledge of L2 and L3 networking,
Practical experience with some BGP, IPSec, firewalls, and VPN technologies, and confidence to learn the areas you have not owned before
Strong troubleshooting skills and a calm approach during incidents
Nice to have
Experience with monitoring tools and building useful alerting and visibility
Scripting skills in Python or Bash, and comfort with Linux basics
Experience with Infrastructure as Code or automation tools such as Ansible
What can I expect from IQM?
A great opportunity to perform world-class R&D and implement cutting edge technology
Cutting-edge manufacturing and laboratory infrastructure
Sufficient financial backing for ambitious projects
An opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team on an important mission
A unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of quantum
Growth and progress in a creative and open start-up environment
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