Senior Network Engineer - DDoS

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Design, build, implement, and maintain global network infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and optimal connectivity.

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Network EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud

The Senior Network Engineer will help design, build, and automate a global network infrastructure that supports high-performance digital services and protects against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. This role has a strong focus on DDoS detection and mitigation, alongside advanced routing, data center networking, and network automation. You will develop scalable strategies to detect and mitigate inbound and outbound attacks while improving the reliability, security, and performance of global connectivity. Working across network engineering and other technical teams, you will help define architectures, data models, and functional requirements. You will also drive the adoption of new hardware platforms and network capabilities through automation frameworks. This is an opportunity to solve complex infrastructure challenges and contribute to the evolution of a large-scale global network.

Global Network Architecture: Design, build, implement, and maintain global network infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and optimal connectivity.
DDoS Detection and Mitigation: Design and implement automated detection and mitigation strategies to protect against inbound and outbound distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and safeguard network traffic.
Network Automation: Develop and maintain core network configuration templates using Jinja2. Implement new hardware platforms and network features within existing automation frameworks, leveraging tools and processes that improve consistency and operational efficiency.
Routing and Data Center Infrastructure: Address complex technical challenges involving IP routing, data center fabrics, and network architecture, supporting the evolution of infrastructure from initial design through implementation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering and other technical teams to define data models, functional requirements, and solutions that support network infrastructure improvements.
Technical Troubleshooting: Act as a subject matter expert for complex network issues, conducting in-depth troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and root-cause investigations.
Documentation and Procedures: Create and maintain clear technical documentation, configuration guidance, and operational procedures to support reliable network management.

Requirements

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8+ years of relevant professional experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
Extensive experience designing and implementing IP networks, including scalable Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing architectures.
Strong understanding of data center architecture, including CLOS fabric designs and overlay technologies such as VXLAN and EVPN.
Experience managing and troubleshooting multi-vendor network environments, including Juniper and Cisco, as well as routing platforms such as BIRD, FRR, and Cumulus.
Solid experience with DDoS detection and mitigation platforms, particularly solutions protecting inbound and outbound network traffic.
Ability to understand end-to-end data flows, traffic patterns, and complex network behavior.
Hands-on experience developing and managing network configuration templates and automation workflows using Python, Ansible, and Jinja2.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate complex infrastructure issues and develop effective solutions.
Ability to collaborate across technical teams and communicate network architecture and operational requirements clearly.

What We Offer

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✓Annual base salary range of $112,500–$202,500 USD for US-based candidates. Individual compensation is determined by factors including relevant experience, skills, certifications, and location.

✓Potential annual bonus or other incentive compensation opportunities.

✓Equity awards and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

✓Healthcare benefits supporting employee health and well-being.

✓401(k) savings plan.

✓Company holidays, paid time off (PTO), and sick time.

✓Family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.

✓Employee Assistance Program with resources focused on mental and financial wellness.

✓Flexible work arrangements through a FlexBase program, allowing employees to work from home, in an office, or through a combination of both, depending on role requirements.

✓Eligibility requirements apply to certain benefits.

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Where is the job

United States

Remote within one country

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Pay per year: $112,500–$202,500 a year; 11% above the $142,500 median for Network Engineer jobs on Jobera (317 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: Today
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