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Lead Network Engineer (Cisco, Cloud & Network Automation)

T. Rowe Price
Owings Mills, USA
Full-time
Lead · 8+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago
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Responsibilities

  • Network Architecture & Strategy:
  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and hybrid-cloud network architectures
  • Develop network standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps that support business growth and technology modernization
  • Evaluate and recommend network hardware, software, and service providers to improve performance, reliability, and scalability
  • Cloud & Hybrid Connectivity:
  • Design and manage cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP
  • Support and optimize hybrid connectivity using technologies such as AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Azure VNet, and ExpressRoute
  • Ensure seamless integration between on-premises environments and cloud platforms
  • Performance & Reliability:
  • Establish and mature Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices for network operations
  • Define, monitor, and improve service-level objectives (SLOs) related to network availability, latency, and capacity
  • Proactively identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve network resilience and efficiency
  • Automation & Infrastructure as Code:
  • Lead network automation initiatives to reduce manual configuration and improve consistency
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and/orPython
  • Partner with operations teams to standardize deployment, monitoring, and operational processes
  • Incident Escalation & Root Cause Analysis:
  • Serve as a 3rd tier level of technical escalation for network incidents
  • Lead critical incident response efforts, including troubleshooting, coordination, communication, and service restoration
  • Conduct root cause analysis and drive post-incident reviews to prevent recurrence
  • Security & Compliance:
  • Implement and maintain network security controls in partnership with Information Security teams
  • Manage and audit firewalls, load balancers, segmentation policies, access controls and suricata firewall rules
  • Ensure network designs and operational practices align with security, compliance, and risk management requirements
  • Technical Leadership:
  • Mentor and develop junior and mid-level network engineers
  • Lead peer design reviews and provide guidance on architecture, troubleshooting, and operational excellence
  • Promote engineering best practices, documentation standards, and continuous improvement across the team

Qualifications

  • Required:
  • Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Preferred:
  • Deep expertise in core networking technologies and protocols, including:
  • o BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, BFD
  • o EVPN/VXLAN, IPSec, MAC-SEC
  • o Zscaler, Zero-trust technologies
  • Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting hybrid-cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
  • Strong experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform, Ansible, and Python
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex troubleshooting efforts and resolve high-severity production incidents
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams
  • Industry certifications such as:
  • o CCNP
  • o CCIE
  • o AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
  • Experience with SD-WAN, network observability, and modern monitoring platforms
  • Familiarity with load balancing technologies and enterprise firewall platforms
  • Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and influencing architecture decisions across organizations
  • FINRA Requirements
  • FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
  • Work Flexibility
  • This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home.
  • Base Salary Ranges
  • Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.
  • $122,000.00 - $209,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers $135,000.00 - $230,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C. $153,000.00 - $261,000.00 for the location of: New York, California
  • Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.
  • $122,000.00 - $209,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
  • $135,000.00 - $230,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
  • $153,000.00 - $261,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Benefits

  • We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.
  • Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • A generous retirement plan
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
  • Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
  • Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
  • Learn more about our benefits.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

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