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Network Engineer
BRINC Drones
About BRINC:
At BRINC, we are redefining public safety with an innovative ecosystem of life-saving tools. Our journey started with the development of drones and ruggedized throw phones, designed to access unsafe areas and establish communication to de-escalate situations. Today, we've expanded into creating and deploying 911 response networks, where drones are dispatched to 911 calls to provide real-time visual data, enhancing safety and enabling de-escalation-focused responses. Our cutting-edge solutions are utilized by over 600 public safety agencies across America and the company has raised over $150M from investors, including Index Ventures, Motorola Solutions, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, Mike Volpe, Alexandr Wang and more. At BRINC, we are committed to recruiting the world's best talent to join us in our mission to support first responders in saving lives.
About this Role:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Network Engineer. This role is embedded with our software engineering organization and is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and supporting our network infrastructure to ensure high availability and security across all our internal and externally deployed systems. This role works on both internal IT infrastructure and customer facing network infrastructure as part of our Drone as First Responder (DFR) installations. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining the stability, integrity, and efficiency of our network operations, while also contributing to strategic initiatives that enhance our connectivity and scalability as our company, product portfolio, and installation footprint grows. Engineering roles at BRINC require a high level of ownership and initiative, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex, undefined problems.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, configure, and deploy functional network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, switches, and routers)
Monitor network performance and integrity using a combination of tools and best practices
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and other network/system issues
Maintain and update documentation for network configurations and procedures
Implement security measures, including firewalls, encryption, and access controls
Coordinate with customer support teams during customer facing infrastructure installations, upgrades, and support
Conduct network performance tuning and capacity planning
Support disaster recovery and backup systems related to network operations
Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and urgent troubleshooting
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum 3+ years of experience in a network engineering role, or 5+ years of experience without a bachelor’s degree
Proficiency in configuring network equipment from a variety of vendors/suppliers (Cisco, Juniper, Mikotik)
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, subnetting, routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP), and switching technologies (VLANs, STP)
Experience with firewalls and security systems
Solid understanding of network monitoring tools and diagnostic utilities
Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS VPCs and Transit Gateways, Azure, GCP)
Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash) for automation of network tasks
Preferred Skills
5+ years of experience in a network engineering role
CCNP or JNCIS‑ENT certification
Experience with cellular networking technologies (e.g., LTE, 5G, SIM provisioning, carrier integration)
Deep understanding of complex VPN architectures, including site-to-site, client-based, and multi-hop configurations
Familiarity with Quality of Service (QoS) implementation and traffic prioritization strategies
Hands-on experience with advanced routing and failover techniques
Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies and deployment methodologies
Understanding of wireless networking principles, including spectrum management and roaming optimization
Hands‑on experience with network security fundamentals, including segmentation (zoning), ACL design, and adversarial testing (red‑team exercises).
BRINC Culture Values:
Try the hard stuff
Be innovative - Invent the future
Move fast
Listen to end-users
Strive for excellence
Don’t build a dystopia
Be frugal
Save lives through technology
If you’re interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you’ll apply. We’d love to review your application and get to know more about you!
BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an environment that prioritizes safety, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We empower every employee to do their best work. If you have a disability or special need, please inform our recruiting team—we strive to provide appropriate accommodations and assistance.
Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families
401K plan
Maternity and paternity leave
Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
Flexible work environment
Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)
Free parking (Seattle office)
Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)
Salary: $125,000 - $185,000
Should you receive an offer, please expect that it can fall anywhere within this range. A multitude of factors will determine a fair salary based on scope of role within the organization, years of relevant experience, specific skills, and evaluation of capability to execute in role successfully (among other critical factors).
Compensation listed below may also be included in an offer. This will be based on the nature of your employment with Brinc and/or the country within which you work
Equity (stock options)
Relocation bonus
