Senior Software Engineer - Network Engineer

• Design, implement, and manage Azure network infrastructure: Build and maintain Azure virtual networks, secure HRE network segments, and connectivity solutions to ensure high availability, scalability, and robust security.
• Network Security & Infrastructure Management: Configure and administer network firewalls and proxy servers, VPN, enforce security policies, and monitor network traffic to protect critical systems and data.
• Automation & Deployment: Develop automation scripts and tooling (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bicep) to streamline network configurations, deployments, and monitoring to remove person dependency. Lead the deployment of network updates and infrastructure changes, implementing infrastructure-as-code practices for consistency and efficiency.
• Incident Response: Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex network and infrastructure incidents. Perform in-depth troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for issues related to Azure networking, HRE connectivity, firewall/proxy configurations, and system performance. Ensure timely resolution of incidents to minimize downtime and impact on users.
• Performance Optimization & Compliance: Continuously analyze network performance and security postures. Implement optimizations to improve throughput, reliability, and security. Ensure all network changes and operations comply with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.

Required/minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter., * Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software/network engineering roles, with a focus on cloud networking and network security.
• Demonstrated history of handling enterprise network deployments and support.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure networking components - including Virtual Networks, subnets, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute circuits, network security groups (NSGs), and load balancers.
• Ability to design and manage Azure network architectures for high availability and security.
• Demonstrated experience implementing high-availability network architectures and expertise with dynamic routing protocols like BGP to ensure optimal path selection and network redundancy.
• Familiarity with techniques such as BGP route prepending and advertising more specific routes to prefer one path over another for failover is essential
• Proven communication skills with an ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience collaborating closely with security engineering teams, Secure Production Access (SPA) teams, and other stakeholders to drive solutions.
• Ability to document solutions and train engineers on networking best practices.
• Relevant industry certifications are strongly preferred. Includes Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700), Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), or Azure Solutions Architect.
• Network/security certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Security+, or related credentials would also be a plus - indicating validated expertise in networking and security domains

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Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

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