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Senior Software Engineer - Network Engineer

Location
Redmond, WA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
4+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
28 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Azure virtual networks
  • BGP
  • firewall and proxy administration
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • Bicep

Also useful

  • CCNA
  • CCNP
  • CompTIA Security+
  • infrastructure-as-code

About the role

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.

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 These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 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. 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.

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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