Sr. Network Engineer (Cisco, Cloud & Network Automation)

T. Rowe Price • Owings Mills, MD

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

T. Rowe Price is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, scalability, and reliability of its enterprise network infrastructure. The role contributes to network modernization, connecting colocation data centers with multi-cloud environments, and provides technical expertise across network design, operations, and incident response. The engineer is expected to bring experience in enterprise networking, hybrid-cloud connectivity, automation, and performance optimization, while mentoring colleagues and promoting engineering 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. Other office locations and remote work beyond this arrangement are not available. The Maryland salary range applies regardless of the candidate’s current location.

The listed Maryland base salary range is $96,500 to $164,000. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in core networking technologies and protocols, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, BFD, EVPN/VXLAN, IPSec, MAC-SEC, Zscaler, and zero-trust technologies.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting hybrid-cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform, Ansible, and Python.
• 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 solutions.
• Contribute to network standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps supporting business growth and technology modernization.
• Evaluate and recommend network hardware, software, and service providers to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Design, implement, and support cloud networking 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.
• Support and enhance Site Reliability Engineering practices for network operations.
• Help define, monitor, and improve service-level objectives related to network availability, latency, and capacity.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve network resilience and efficiency.
• Contribute to network automation initiatives and develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Python.
• Partner with operations teams to standardize deployment, monitoring, and operational processes.
• Serve as a senior technical escalation point for complex network incidents.
• Support critical incident response, including troubleshooting, coordination, communication, and service restoration.
• Conduct root cause analysis and contribute to 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 junior and mid-level network engineers.
• Participate in peer design reviews and advise on architecture, troubleshooting, and operational excellence.
• Promote engineering best practices, documentation standards, and continuous improvement across the team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 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.
• Employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision health care benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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