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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Systems Engineer - **Company:** NetApp, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,900.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Access Network, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Catalyst (Software), Cisco PIX, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, Network Configuration and Change Management, NetApp Applications, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Service, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Peering, Site Reliability Engineering Practices, Cloud Services, Ansible, Roaming, Data Streaming, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, NetScout, Git Flow, Kubernetes, SolarWinds (Software), Operational Systems, Firepower, TACACS+ Protocol, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Cisco - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.netapp.com/talentcommunity/apply/1408829300/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Expert-level knowledge of enterprise routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, route redistribution, path selection, and policy-based routing. * Hands-on experience operating routing on Cisco platforms (IOS-XE, ASR/ISR, Catalyst 8000) at enterprise scale. * Strong grasp of internet edge, WAN, and DIA circuit design, including working with service providers on connectivity and troubleshooting., * Deep expertise in Cisco SD-WAN (Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela): control, management, and data plane; vManage/Catalyst Manager, vBond, vSmart. * Proven experience with SD-WAN policy design, template configuration, site onboarding, and overlay/underlay troubleshooting. * Understanding of transport-independent design across MPLS, broadband, and cellular, with application-aware routing and QoS. Networking * Expert knowledge of campus LAN architecture: access/distribution/core, Layer 2/Layer 3 design, spanning tree, VLANs, and first-hop redundancy (HSRP/VRRP). * Strong experience with Cisco campus switching (Catalyst 9000 series) or Juniper Switching. * Expertise in enterprise wireless - design, deployment, and troubleshooting of Cisco wireless (WLC, Catalyst/Meraki or Juniper Mist access points), RF planning, and roaming. * Familiarity with network access control and segmentation (Cisco ISE, 802.1X, TACACS+/RADIUS)., * Significant hands-on experience (typically 8+ years) in enterprise network engineering and operations, including a senior or lead technical role. * Demonstrated ownership of complex, high-impact network infrastructure in a global environment. * Strong troubleshooting discipline and structured incident-resolution skills under pressure. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across regions and mentor others. Nice to Have * The following are not required, but will distinguish a strong candidate - particularly the automation and cloud capabilities that align with where the team is heading. * Scripting and automation experience - Python, Ansible, or similar - applied to network configuration or operations. * Exposure to infrastructure as code (Terraform) and network-as-code approaches. * Experience with workflow automation and orchestration platforms such as n8n - building automated workflows that connect network tooling, APIs, and operational processes. * Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and AI-agent integration - connecting AI assistants to network tools, data sources, and operational systems. * Familiarity with Git-based workflows and CI/CD concepts for network change. * Experience with network observability and telemetry platforms (e.g. ThousandEyes, NetScout, SolarWinds, LiveAction, streaming telemetry). * Cloud networking exposure across AWS, Azure, or OCI (transit, peering, cloud connectivity). * Interest in AIOps or AI-assisted operations - using modern tooling to reduce toil and improve reliability. * Understanding of SRE practices: SLOs, error budgets, and toil reduction. * Firewall and security exposure (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto). * Relevant certifications: CCNP / CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure), Cisco SD-WAN specialisation, or equivalent. * Experience with data-centre networking (Nexus, ACI) and load balancing / GSLB. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Network Systems Engineer to join our Global Network Services team, operating and engineering the enterprise network that underpins NetApp worldwide. This is a deep technical role for an expert in Cisco routing, SD-WAN, and campus networking who can own complex infrastructure end to end - from design and deployment through day-two operations and escalated troubleshooting - across a global, multi-region estate. The team is evolving toward a cloud-first, automation-led operating model. While this role is anchored in deep networking expertise, the ideal candidate brings - or is eager to build - automation and infrastructure-as-code skills, and will help modernise how we operate: replacing manual, repetitive work with codified, repeatable engineering. You will be a senior technical voice on the team, mentoring others and setting the standard for engineering quality. Job Responsibilites * Own routing across the global routing estate - design, implement, and operate enterprise routing (BGP, OSPF,), including internet edge, WAN, and inter-site connectivity. * Engineer and operate the Cisco SD-WAN environment (Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela) - policy design, template management, onboarding new sites, and troubleshooting overlay/underlay issues. * Lead campus networking across the global office and lab footprint - access/distribution/core, wireless, and network access - delivering reliable, secure, high-performance connectivity. * Resolve escalated operational issues (Tier 3/4) - act as the senior escalation point for complex incidents, driving root-cause analysis and permanent resolution. * Deliver new site builds, refreshes, and migrations - produce designs, interconnect matrices, and cutover plans; coordinate with vendors and installation partners through delivery. * Drive network changes through structured change control - plan, risk-assess, and execute changes with appropriate testing, validation, and rollback. * Maintain operational health through observability - use network monitoring and telemetry tooling to detect, diagnose, and pre-empt issues before they impact users. * Contribute to standards, runbooks, and documentation - raise the quality bar for how the team designs, operates, and hands off work. * Mentor junior engineers and share expertise - act as a technical mentor and multiplier across the team. * Support automation and modernisation - partner with automation/SRE colleagues to codify recurring tasks, moving the team from manual operations toward infrastructure as code. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Location Verification without GPS?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1184-location-verification-without-gps) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Unleash the power of 5G in your code: transform your apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1567-unleash-the-power-of-5g-in-your-code-transform-your-apps) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)