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# Staff Engineer, Network Engineering

- **Company:** Ares Management Corporation
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Network, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Service, Cisco Nexus Switches, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Wide Area Networks, YAML, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), System Availability, HybridCloud, Gitlab, Git, Data Center Networking, Git Flow, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Restful APIs, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Software Version Control, Api Management, Cisco
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/7_1E0A2F94908F99C7C9741F113A0ADED9

## About the Role

Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, application teams, and vendors to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant network services. qualifications Education: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related discipline. * CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent expert-level networking experience preferred. * Microsoft Azure or Palo Alto Networks certification preferred.
Experience Required: * Enterprise Networking & Wireless: Cisco Nexus, Cisco IOS-XE, Cisco ACI, Meraki Wireless, routing and switching, campus and data center networking. * Network Security & Segmentation: Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, Prisma Access, SCM, security and NAT policy, network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and Zero Trust architecture. * Cloud Networking: Microsoft Azure networking, Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, hybrid connectivity, routing, Private Link, DNS, and cloud network security. * Network Automation & Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible, Python, REST APIs, JSON/YAML, reusable modules and playbooks, platform-native automation, and orchestration. * Source Control & Delivery: GitHub or GitLab, pull requests, CI/CD pipelines, automated validation, secrets handling, deployment governance, and rollback. * Network Engineering & Operations: Architecture, design, implementation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, disaster recovery, high availability, and
resiliency. * Technical Leadership & Governance: HLDs, LLDs, design standards, operational procedures, stakeholder management, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.
General Requirements: * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent technical documentation and architecture design skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. * Experience in global enterprise environments, preferably financial services or another regulated industry. * Familiarity with Agile delivery, ITIL processes, and change governance. * Willingness to travel approximately 10-25%. * Work from the Office.
Reporting RelationshipsCompensationThe anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below.
Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus.

## Description

Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future.
Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.Job Description 8+ years of enterprise Network Engineering experience delivering secure, resilient network services across global campus, data center, cloud, and WAN environments.
Demonstrable expertise deploying and managing network infrastructure through code using Terraform, Ansible, Python, Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and vendor APIs.
Reporting relationships Reports to: Crew Lead, Networking Supervise: N/A Primary functions & responsibilities Design, implement, and automate enterprise network infrastructure across global offices, data centers, cloud, and WAN environments.
Engineer resilient routing, switching, SD-WAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud connectivity using Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Meraki, and Microsoft Azure.
Develop reusable Terraform modules, Ansible playbooks, Python tooling, and API integrations for network and security platforms.
Build Git-based CI/CD workflows with code review, automated validation, approvals, deployment controls, and rollback capability.
Design and operate Palo Alto Networks firewalls and secure network architectures incorporating segmentation, micro-segmentation, identity, and network access controls.
Provide L3 engineering support, lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and improve performance, resiliency, disaster recovery, and operational efficiency.
Create and maintain reference architectures, HLDs, LLDs, engineering standards, runbooks, and technical documentation.