Staff Network Engineer

Waystar • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Staff Network Engineer designs, implements, and operates Waystar’s enterprise network infrastructure with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking and hybrid connectivity. This is a hands-on Staff Individual Contributor role with direct ownership of architecture, implementation, and ongoing operations. The role serves as a technical authority for scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, partnering closely with Security, Cloud Platform, Operations, and Engineering teams to influence standards and delivery. This position may support internal and external, client-facing initiatives in collaboration with Professional Services and Outsourcing functions in support of solution delivery and implementation. The role participates in a week-at-a-time on-call rotation, providing escalation support for complex network issues across on-premises and cloud environments.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of progressive network engineering experience in large‑scale enterprise environments, with demonstrated success operating at a senior, lead, or architectural level.
• Deep expertise designing and operating complex network architectures across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and on‑premises environments, including routing, segmentation, and high‑availability hybrid connectivity.
• Proven experience applying infrastructure as code (Terraform required) to network platforms, including standards, automation, and safe change management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Security, Cloud Platform, DevOps, and Engineering teams, including participation in delivery‑oriented and client‑facing initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate technical designs, tradeoffs, and risks to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience participating in on‑call or escalation rotations for critical infrastructure environments.

Nice To Haves

• Cloud networking or relevant industry certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Professional Network Engineer, CCNP/CCIE) are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Google Cloud Network Architecture & Engineering (Primary) Architect and implement enterprise-scale GCP network designs including VPC architecture (including Shared VPC where applicable), subnets/IP strategy, routing, and segmentation.
• Design and operate hybrid connectivity patterns using Cloud Interconnect and/or Cloud VPN, including dynamic routing (BGP) and high availability/resiliency.
• Implement and govern GCP network security controls (firewall policy, segmentation, and platform-native protections such as Cloud Armor where relevant).
• Establish operational observability and troubleshooting practices using GCP-native networking telemetry (e.g., flow logs/insights and network operations tooling).
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation (Terraform Required) Build and maintain Terraform for GCP network infrastructure (VPCs, routes, Cloud Router, NAT, firewall policy), emphasizing reusable modules, reviewable changes, and safe rollouts.
• Partner with platform/DevOps teams to integrate network IaC into CI/CD workflows and governance (standards, validations, drift detection, and documentation).

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
• Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
• We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
• Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
• Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
• 401(K) program with company match
• Pet insurance
• Employee resource groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees