Principal Network Engineer

Lead Network Engineer

Burlington, MA

Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

Position Summary

The Lead Network Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for design, deployment, and global network infrastructure across data centers, cloud platforms, and international offices. This role leads complex network projects, serves as a technical guide to engineers, and leads enterprise networking, data center fabrics, cloud connectivity, and operational reliability in a 24/7 global environment. The position requires advanced expertise in EVPN, VXLAN, BGP, AWS, GCP, Azure, Cisco Nexus, Juniper QFX, and Palo Alto NGFW platforms, along with a hands-on technical leadership approach and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain and support hybrid cloud networking strategies leveraging AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and multi-region connectivity.
• Lead, maintain and support the implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions across global data centers, cloud environments, and corporate sites.
• Lead network modernization initiatives utilizing next-generation data center fabrics (using EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, and spine-leaf topologies).
• Design and support hybrid cloud networking strategies leveraging AWS GCP, Azure, and multi-region connectivity.
• Support lifecycle management activities of core network infrastructure, including Cisco Nexus, Juniper QFX, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Develop and recommend standards for wireless architecture, including predictive site surveys, RF planning, and performance optimization.
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline network operations and reduce manual overhead.
• Lead global network operations workflows, ensuring high availability and performance across all regions.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and incident response protocols for critical infrastructure.
• Maintain detailed network documentation, including as-built diagrams, logical and physical topologies, and CMDB entries.
• Ensure alignment with compliance frameworks and internal governance policies.
• Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to implement segmentation, threat detection, and vulnerability remediation strategies.
• Support and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network infrastructure.
• Partner with engineers for remote data center operations, including cabling, hardware deployment, and diagnostics.
• Engage with Engineering, Cloud, and IT teams to support product launches, infrastructure scaling, and strategic initiatives.
• Other tasks and activities as assigned.

Required Education/Experience & Skills

• 8 years of experience in enterprise network engineering within a lead or principal role.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Nexus 9K/7K, Juniper QFX, and Palo Alto NGFW platforms.
• Proven experience designing and deploying EVPN/VXLAN fabrics and BGP-based architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking and direct interconnects across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience managing global network environments across multiple regions and time zones.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and technical leadership skills.
• Preferred certifications include CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent expert-level credentials.
• Preferred experience with network automation tools and languages, including Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Familiarity with VPN technologies, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Knowledge of network observability tools such as NetBox, Grafana, and SolarWinds.

Physical Requirements

• General office environment and responsibilities requiring:
• Extensive use of the computer which involves viewing a monitor and keyboarding for most of the workday
• Placing and receiving phone calls
• Occasionally moving and lifting objects up to 20 pounds
• Hybrid role based in the Burlington, MA office.
• Inclusion in a rotating on-call schedule to support critical network operations outside of business hours.
• May require up to 10% travel as needed

Pay Range

$114,200 - $145,700 USD

Black Duck is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or military service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black Duck complies with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination in every jurisdiction where it operates and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.