Lead

Unbundled programmable banking.

Lead Network Engineer

Full TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 1928Company SiteLinkedIn

Location

California + 2 moreAll locations: California, New York, Missouri

Posted

9 days ago

Salary

$197.8K - $217.4K / year

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglishAWSCloudFirewallsI OSPythonSwitchingTerraform

Job Description

• Design and continuously improve enterprise network architecture across all physical sites and AWS cloud environments. • Define and enforce network standards for firewall management, segmentation, routing, switching, and zero trust access. • Advise IT leadership, security, and engineering teams on network-related decisions. • Mentor junior network engineers and drive knowledge transfer across the team. • Drive Infrastructure as Code adoption for network devices using Terraform or equivalent. • Manage Cisco Catalyst switching across all sites, including VLAN design, STP, inter-VLAN routing, and port security. • Administer Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT, threat prevention, and firmware lifecycle. • Manage Cisco Meraki wireless infrastructure, including AP deployment and RF optimization. • Lead datacenter network operations and support ongoing infrastructure migrations. • Maintain and secure FedLine network connectivity in compliance with Federal Reserve requirements. • Own and manage all AWS cloud networking infrastructure, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NACLs, Transit Gateway. • Manage Zscaler ZIA and ZPA deployments, including app segments, connector groups, and Transit Gateway integration. • Serve as the escalation point for complex network issues across physical and cloud environments. • Investigate and respond to network security alerts in collaboration with the security operations team. • Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews, driving systemic improvements. • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and runbooks. • Periodic travel to Branch offices and Datacenter sites, quarterly or as necessary. • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on enterprise LAN/WAN, firewall management, and cloud networking.
  • Proven success designing, deploying, and operating network infrastructure in a regulated or compliance-driven environment (banking, financial services, or healthcare preferred).
  • Deep expertise in:
  • Switching & Routing: Cisco Catalyst (IOS-XE), VLAN design, STP, OSPF/BGP, inter-VLAN routing
  • Firewalls: Palo Alto (PAN-OS), security policies, NAT
  • Zero Trust Networking: Zscaler ZIA and ZPA, app segments, connector deployment, access policies
  • Cloud/Software Defined Networking: AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, security groups, NACLs, Direct Connect, site-to-site VPN
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (or equivalent) for network device and cloud resource management
  • Automation & Scripting: Python, Bash, or similar scripting language for network automation tasks
  • Strong understanding of network security best practices, including segmentation, least-privilege access, encryption in transit, and zero trust principles.
  • Experience with datacenter network design, migrations, and colocation facility operations.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex network concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives independently and own systems end-to-end without direct supervision.
  • Experience managing network infrastructure supporting dedicated financial connectivity such as FedLine or similar regulated network links is a plus.
  • Relevant certifications are a plus: CCNP, PCNSE (Palo Alto), AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, or equivalent.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation based on experience, geographic location, and role
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays
  • A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth

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