Lead Network Engineer (Cisco, Cloud & Network Automation)

T. Rowe Price • Owings Mills, MD

1d • Hybrid

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 ideal candidate has deep expertise in enterprise networking, hybrid-cloud connectivity, automation, and performance optimization, and can mentor engineers and promote best practices.

The position 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 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.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams.
• FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

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.
• 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.
• 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 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 to reduce manual configuration and improve consistency.
• 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 analyses and lead 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 guide 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior