Staff Network Engineer

D-Wave

104d•$146,182 - $219,273•Remote

About The Position

D-Wave is seeking an experienced Staff Network Engineer to join our DevOps team. The DevOps team’s mission is to provide top-notch platform and production services across the organization. In this role, you’ll collaborate with the team to design, implement, and maintain core networking infrastructure, including our production network architecture, network security systems, and network connectivity to remote sites. You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the reliability, performance, and security of these systems—managing firewalls, monitoring network activity, and promoting best practices such as infrastructure-as-code.

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in network administration (cloud and on-premise)
Advanced expertise with AWS networking (VPC, Direct Connect, VPN)
Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment and protocols
Experience with automation and DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code
Deep understanding of Kubernetes networking concepts
Proven ability to configure and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, and Ansible)
Strong collaboration skills and flexibility to work across IT and DevOps teams
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
Familiarity with Cilium CNI
Knowledge of Zero Trust networking principles
Certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, CKA/CKAD, or Cilium Certified Associate (CCA)
Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud networking architectures

Responsibilities

Architect, implement, and maintain complex AWS networking environments (VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups)
Lead the management of AWS Direct Connect links and Site-to-Site VPNs to remote sites
Oversee Cisco on-premise production networking, including hardware/software administration and advanced troubleshooting
Design and support Kubernetes networking, including ingress/egress, load balancing, and distribution of BGP services
Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF routing protocols
Collaborate closely with IT and product teams to automate network provisioning and management
Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership in networking
Ensure network security, compliance, and best practices across all environments
Proactively monitor network performance and resolve complex issues
Document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures