Staff Network Engineer

Staff Network Engineer

The Staff Network Engineer is a highly impactful technical role, serving as a key contributor to the design, reliability, and evolution of the Verily Enterprise Network infrastructure. You will be a deep technical expert who partners closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams to design, implement, and operate a secure, scalable global network. This role requires strong hands-on expertise, sound technical judgment, and the ability to influence architectural decisions through execution and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Automation and Scalability: Drive the automation of network operations. Develop and maintain network automation, configuration management, and monitoring tools using technologies.
• Lead Architecture, Design, and Strategy: Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of physical and logical network infrastructure at all of Verily's global locations. This includes setting standards for LAN, WAN, WiFi, and network security (e.g., zero-trust frameworks). Lead the design and implementation of secure, resilient, and scalable connections to multiple cloud providers, establishing robust routing protocols.
• Monitoring and Operational Excellence: Engineer and implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and capacity planning frameworks for all network equipment and virtual appliances to ensure proactive issue identification and high availability.
• Advanced Troubleshooting and Mentorship: Serve as the final escalation point (Tier 3-4) for diagnosing and troubleshooting complex network issues. Mentor junior engineers and NOC staff, developing their skills and creating documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Vendor and Partner Management: Manage relationships with network equipment vendors and service providers, driving accountability, managing escalations, and influencing technology roadmaps.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience with 10+ years of progressive experience in Network Engineering, with a demonstrated focus on architecture and design in a complex, multi-vendor enterprise environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of WiFi technologies (e.g., channel planning and interference mitigation, WPA2/WPA3 and 802.1X authentication), switching, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), firewall functionality (e.g., NAT, VPN), and cloud networking concepts (e.g., VPC, Transit Gateway).
• Demonstrable expertise in working with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, and Palo Alto Networks equipment and management platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in high-pressure situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing complex distributed systems in a public cloud environment (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Professional or Expert-level certifications from Cisco (e.g., CCIE), Juniper (e.g., JNCIE), Aruba, Palo Alto Networks, or equivalent.
• Deep expertise with automation and scripting technologies (e.g., Terraform, Python) within a CI/CD environment.
• Experience with IT security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, ISO 27001, HIPAA) and implementing zero-trust security architectures.
• Experience with related technologies such as videoconferencing (e.g., Google Meet, Zoom), and network storage (e.g., NAS, SAN).

Qualified applicants must not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $148,500 - $222,500 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Verily Life Sciences LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.