Network Engineer, Senior

Blue Shield of CA

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, BGP Routing Protocol, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Consulting, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP), Federal Laws and Regulations, Incident Response, Leadership, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Connectivity, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Support, Network Traffic Analysis, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Production Support, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), State Laws and Regulations, Testing, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), Wide Area Network (WAN)
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
18 days ago

Your Role

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Network Engineer to support the implementation, operation, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments. This role is part of the Network Engineering team and is responsible for ensuring network stability, performance, and availability through strong operational execution and technical expertise. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience in troubleshooting, network configuration, and production support, and works closely with Principal and Consultant Network Engineers to implement solutions and maintain reliable network services.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.


Your Knowledge and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in enterprise networking
  • Strong hands-on experience with: Cisco routing and switching (Catalyst, Nexus), Wireless networking (Cisco APs and controllers), Network security (Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, VPN technologies), Load balancing (F5 or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of: Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Network segmentation (VRF, VLANs), WAN connectivity and troubleshooting
  • Proven experience troubleshooting production network environments
  • Experience with packet capture and traffic flow analysis
  • Strong operational awareness and incident response capability
  • Experience with Cisco ACI preferred
  • Experience with Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) preferred
  • Cloud networking experience (Azure, AWS) preferred
  • Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds) preferred
  • Familiarity with automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in enterprise networking
  • Strong hands-on experience with: Cisco routing and switching (Catalyst, Nexus), Wireless networking (Cisco APs and controllers), Network security (Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, VPN technologies), Load balancing (F5 or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of: Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Network segmentation (VRF, VLANs), WAN connectivity and troubleshooting
  • Proven experience troubleshooting production network environments
  • Experience with packet capture and traffic flow analysis
  • Strong operational awareness and incident response capability
  • Experience with Cisco ACI preferred
  • Experience with Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) preferred
  • Cloud networking experience (Azure, AWS) preferred
  • Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds) preferred
  • Familiarity with automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) preferred


Hybrid

This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.

Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.


About the Company

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Blue Shield of CA