Staff DevOps Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Follow the vision and strategy for Medidata’s hosting network operations.

• Manage Medidata’s customer-facing data communications systems.

• Design, plan, implement, configure, and operate both local and wide-area network solutions across multiple platforms and protocols (including IP) within the hosting network infrastructure.

• Ensure proper network monitoring and address alerts regarding network outages in a timely manner, meeting required SLAs.

• Monitor network performance and ensure it stays within defined thresholds.

• Support, troubleshoot, and resolve network-related issues.

• Maintain high functionality and availability of VPN links, routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and WAN links.

• Investigate potential causes of network problems and develop test methodologies for validation.

• Coordinate procurement, implementation, and troubleshooting efforts with vendors.

• Lead network resource requirements for project implementations.

• Plan projects, conduct cost analysis, and compare vendors.

• Identify network configuration or performance issues and develop timely responses.

• Create and maintain network support documentation, continuously improving processes and procedures.

• Provide training and assist in proposal writing.

Your Competencies:

• Experience designing scalable cloud and data center solutions using private/public cloud technologies and managing enterprise-class routers, switches, firewalls, and F5 LTM/GTM.

• Expertise in network security protocols, including firewalls, VXLAN, L2VPN, L3VPN, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation techniques.

• Proficient in routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), VPN, and various firewall technologies and vendors.

• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of external L2/L3 fabric connectivity and experience with L2/L3 switching architecture design.

• Expertise in network virtualization.

• In-depth knowledge of containerized networking and CNI plugins (e.g., Calico, Cilium).

• Expertise in defining network policy and external connectivity to Kubernetes clusters.

• Excellent knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM).

• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with Spine-Leaf architecture (e.g., Cisco Nexus- N9K or equivalent).

• Experience with ingress/egress and service mesh (e.g., LinkerD, Istio) implementation and management.

• Collaborate closely with engineers, QA, and project managers throughout the software lifecycle to deliver optimal, large-scale systems.

• Provide 24/7 production support on a rotating basis.

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of SD-WAN solution deployment.

• Experience with L4-L7 load balancing, firewalls, etc. is a plus.

• Expertise in configuring and deploying enterprise-class networks, including Cisco Nexus/Catalyst product lines.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.

• Experience conducting network assessments, including documentation and presentation of findings.

Your Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 7+ years of total experience, including at least 3+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, preferably with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

• CCNP certification or equivalent required.

• CCIE certification preferred.

• At least 2+ years of programming experience in languages such as Python, Ansible, or Go (preferred).

• Experience supporting a 24/7 operational environment, requiring shift support.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary ranges are based on various factors, including job function, level, expertise, experience, and location.

  • New Jersey: $114,750 – $153,000 per year.

  • Texas: $101,250 – $135,000 per year.

• Medidata offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, commissions (for sales roles), annual bonuses, and best-in-class benefits such as:

  • Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.

  • 401(k) matching.

  • Flexible paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.

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