Sr. Network Engineer

Applied Systems, Inc.•,

1d•$90,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

We're seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our GIS Network Engineering team. In this role, you will design, deploy, and operate enterprise-grade network infrastructure spanning multiple global data centers and cloud environments, supporting the Applied Systems platforms that serve thousands of insurance agencies across North America and the UK. You will be a key contributor to our cloud and datacenter networking initiatives — responsible for hybrid cloud connectivity, infrastructure-as-code networking using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD, and network automation using Ansible. You will also support the day-to-day administration of our F5 BIG-IP load balancing platform, site-to-site VPN estate, and network monitoring stack. This role participates in an on-call rotation and is expected to respond to critical network incidents outside of normal business hours. The ideal candidate brings deep data center networking expertise combined with a growing cloud networking skill set, strong automation instincts, and a commitment to documentation and operational excellence.

Requirements

Experience with GCP networking, including VPCs, Cloud Router, HA VPN, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity
Strong knowledge of routing and networking protocols, including BGP and IPSec VPN
Experience administering F5 BIG-IP LTM in a production environment
Hands-on experience with Terraform, Infrastructure-as-Code, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation tools
Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience supporting complex, multi-site environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with Azure and/or AWS networking
Experience with Cloudflare and modern observability platforms
Relevant certifications such as CCNP, Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer, F5, or Terraform Associate
Experience implementing network automation and NetDevOps practices

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across GCP, on-premises, and hybrid cloud environments
Manage cloud networking technologies including VPCs, VPNs, routing, firewalls, load balancing, DNS, and IP address management
Administer and troubleshoot BGP routing, site-to-site VPNs, and hybrid cloud connectivity
Support and maintain F5 BIG-IP load balancing platforms and related application delivery services
Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code and network automation solutions using Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, and Ansible
Monitor network performance, availability, and security using enterprise observability and monitoring tools
Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks
Collaborate with Cloud, Security, and Engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure network solutions.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support for critical network incidents and outage.