Lead Network Engineer (Cisco, Cloud & Network Automation)
About The Position
T. Rowe Price is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to drive the architecture, scalability, and reliability of its enterprise network infrastructure. The role leads network modernization initiatives, connects colocation data centers with multi-cloud environments, and provides technical leadership across design, operations, and incident response. The position calls for expertise in enterprise networking, hybrid-cloud connectivity, automation, and performance optimization, as well as the ability to mentor engineers and promote best practices. The role is based in the Maryland office and requires in-office presence two days per week. It is eligible for a hybrid schedule, with up to three days per week working from home; remote work beyond this arrangement and alternative office locations are not available. The applicable Maryland base salary range is $122,000–$209,000. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Deep expertise in core networking technologies and protocols, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, BFD, EVPN/VXLAN, IPSec, and MAC-SEC.
- Experience with Zscaler and zero-trust technologies.
- 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 and ability to collaborate across infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams.
- Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Establish and mature Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices for network operations.
- Define, monitor, and improve service-level objectives related to network availability, latency, and capacity.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve network resilience and efficiency.
- Lead network automation initiatives and develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and/or Python.
- Partner with operations teams to standardize deployment, monitoring, and operational processes.
- Serve as a third-tier technical escalation point for network incidents.
- Lead critical incident response, including troubleshooting, coordination, communication, and service restoration.
- Conduct root cause analysis and post-incident reviews to prevent recurrence.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus eligibility
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
