We are seeking an IT Network Engineer II in our Broomfield, CO, location. Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently, and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week, with approval.
As an IT Network Engineer II, you will be part of the IT Network Engineering team. You will be responsible for managing and maintaining our organization's network infrastructure, including outages or other unplanned events. Your experience supporting, troubleshooting, and maintaining a sophisticated and complex global network is crucial to ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our enterprise. This role will work with the other Engineering staff worldwide as our third line of escalation to ensure our critical commercial systems remain stable and operational. This role will have discretion on enterprise-wide system changes and autonomy to impact change across the business. The role requires a breadth and depth of IT networking experience such that operational stability is achieved despite volatility, ambiguity, and uncertainty.
As a subject matter expert (SME), you will be a critical partner in helping to develop and execute an enterprise-wide network strategy and roadmap that is aligned and positioned to innovate and deliver compelling business value on a global scale. Through partnership within and outside of IT, you will work to ensure stakeholders have access to our systems and services whenever and wherever they need them.
You will be supported by a global IT organization, providing cutting-edge solutions and services to scientific teams to increase collaboration, productivity, and development of quantum software, applications, and hardware which will have a future impact on our everyday lives. Previous experience in an engineering role as part of a high-performing team is preferred. A natural desire to collaborate, mentor, and exceed end-user expectations is ideal for this position.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Install, rack, cable, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, and other network devices in data center and on-premises environments.
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Travel to other sites within the scope of your duties (U.S. based sites, and very occasionally to Asia-Pacific and U.K.) as necessary, to ensure project delivery, oversight, and team mentorship.
YOU MUST HAVE:
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3+ years of experience working as a network engineer supporting layer 2 switching infrastructure, including VLANs, trunking, and port configurations minimum required.
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3+ years’ experience physically installing network devices, including switches, routers, and patch panels,including running, terminating, and testing cables to ensure optimal connectivity and performance minimum required.
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Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
WE VALUE:
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Associate’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and/or equivalent formal training
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Strong knowledge of network protocols, topologies, and security principles (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN, ACLs, etc.).
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Proficiency in configuring and managing network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless) from leading manufacturers (Juniper, Cisco, Palo Alto, etc.).
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Experience with scripting and automation, preferably using (Python, Perl, etc.) to support network configuration, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
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$86,000 - $108,000 a year
Non-Incentive Eligible
The pay range for this role is $86,000 – $108,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
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Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
Paid parental leave
Employee discounts
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
