Senior DevOps Network Engineer

Social Finance • Helen, WA

289d • $112,000 - $210,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and experienced “Senior DevOps Network Engineer” to join our Network Engineering team! In this role, you will design, implement, and operate our growing physical and cloud network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network technologies, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for ensuring optimal network performance and security, along with knowledge of automation and terraform.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience, or Master's degree and 3+ years of related experience, or PhD with relevant experience, or CCNP and CCDP, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience with and deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Cloud (AWS) and physical network best practices and security principles.
• Experience with network operating systems (e.g., Cisco IOS, PanOS, BigIP).
• Proficiency in languages such as Go, Python, or similar along with software design principles and best practices.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) practices and tools (e.g. Terraform).
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, balancing technical trade-offs and business needs.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, build trust with stakeholders, and facilitate productive discussions across teams.
• Proven track record of setting ambitious goals, driving projects with minimal oversight, and relaying progress effectively to management.
• Comfortable with shifting priorities and able to communicate implications and modified timelines to partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience automating infrastructure tasks to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as ArgoCD, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Datadog, Splunk).
• Experience with security and compliance in cloud environments.
• Experience providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network connectivity between SoFi and partner companies such as Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Federal Reserve, etc.
• Configure and manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues using network monitoring tools.
• Perform network upgrades and maintenance, including software updates and hardware replacements.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve network-related issues.
• Provide technical support regarding network connectivity issues.
• Take on increased responsibility for projects that impact multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Identify potential risks associated with projects and communicate them to management.
• Build relationships across teams, understand stakeholder needs, and facilitate collaboration.
• Embrace a fail-fast approach, iterating quickly to learn, adapt, and drive innovation.
• Identify areas for improvement in existing processes, infrastructure, or tools.
• Support junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and helping to elevate team-wide technical practices.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $112,000.00 - $210,000.00
• Eligible for a bonus and long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree