Senior Network Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to take ownership of key areas of MongoDB's global network infrastructure. You'll design, deploy, and troubleshoot network and VPN solutions, including Palo Alto Prisma Access at global scale, partner with InfoSec to harden network security, and mentor engineers across th...

Own the design, deployment, and operation of MongoDB's global network infrastructure Cisco Meraki, including routers, switches, firewalls,access points and IOT sensors

Lead the rollout and ongoing management of Palo Alto Prisma Access as MongoDB's SASE , in partnership with InfoSec

Own the design, deployment, and operation of MongoDB's global network infrastructure Cisco Meraki, including routers, switches, firewalls,access points and IOT sensors
Lead the rollout and ongoing management of Palo Alto Prisma Access as MongoDB's SASE , in partnership with InfoSec
Administer and evolve MongoDB's network authentication stack, including RADIUS implementations (EAP-TLS, PAP, RadSec and Mac Authentication), ensuring secure and reliable network access
Partner with InfoSec to implement and continuously improve network security controls, including VLAN configuration, firewall rules, DNS, DHCP, and IDS/IPS solutions
Design and deploy network infrastructure for new and existing global office sites, partnering with Real Estate, workplace, AV, and Physical Security teams
Serve as a senior technical escalation point (L3) for complex network issues across the organization
Build automation to reduce manual network operations work and improve reliability and observability
Act as a technical advisor for MongoDB's relationships with ISPs, hardware, low voltage cabling and other network vendors
Mentor engineers across the team and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and self-service
Ensure MongoDB's global network infrastructure and VPN remain fault tolerant, reliable, secure, and scalable as the company grows
Reduce risk and technical debt across network, security and remote access solutions
Communicate network strategy, risk, and incidents clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Uphold strong engineering practices across network documentation, automation, and change management
Balance long-term network architecture work with day-to-day operational support
Ability to use iterative designs to PoC and deploy new network solution based on company problems

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
6+ years of experience in network or systems engineering, with a strong grasp of networking fundamentals (OSI model, routing, switching, IP subnetting, cabling, wireless)
Proven experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting high availability network infrastructure at global scale, including routers, switches, firewalls, access points and IOT sensors in high-availability configurations
Hands-on experience with network dashboards and platforms such as Cisco Meraki and HPE Aruba
Experience implementing and managing VPN and secure access solutions such as Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cloudfare IPSEC L2TP and Cisco secure client / anyconnect
Experience with network authentication technologies such as FoxPass, LDAP, and Okta (SAML)
Solid understanding of enterprise network design and cloud networking best practices (High availability, VLAN, DHCP, DNS, IP subnetting, firewall rules)
Experience partnering with InfoSec, Physical Security, and Workplace teams on cross-functional network initiatives
Scripting skills for network automation using infrastructure as code
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to a wide range of audiences
Experience with network documentation such as rack elevation, patching matrices and network topologies at a layer 2 and layer 3 level
There will be requirements from time to time to work across multiple time zones as required by the business, including travel
CCNA, CCNP, Meraki Solutions specialist, or equivalent networking certification
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and hybrid network architectures
Experience mentoring other network or systems engineers
Familiarity with MDM and endpoint tools such as JAMF and Workspace ONE (AirWatch)
Experience working directly with ISPs and external vendors to resolve complex connectivity issues
In 3 months, you will: Be fully onboarded with a thorough understanding of MongoDB's network infrastructure and policies, have completed a review of the existing environment, and be providing effective L3 support
In 6 months, you will: Have led at least one medium-scale network or VPN project end to end, such as a Palo Alto Prisma Access rollout or office network upgrade, and implemented measurable network security improvements
In 12 months, you will: Be recognized as a senior technical owner for MongoDB's global network, having led large-scale infrastructure projects and mentored other engineers on the team