Engineer, Networking (NTD)

Nintendo of America Inc; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,900 - 217,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance bonus

401(k)

Job summary

Nintendo of America Inc in Redmond, WA is seeking a Network Engineer for their Technology Development team. The successful candidate will design and manage enterprise network infrastructure, requiring expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco switching. This role involves ensuring network stability and security while collaborating with teams across the organization.

Applicants should have at least 5 years in network engineering, demonstrate strong technical skills, and be able to communicate effectively. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,900—$217,650, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise IT network engineering.
• Excellent understanding of networking topologies and protocols.
• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
• Design, deploy, and support LAN/WAN environments.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple layers.

Skills

Enterprise IT network engineering

Networking topologies and protocols

Cisco switching

Palo Alto firewalls

IPsec VPN

Ansible for network automation

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco switches

Ansible

Job description

Nintendo Technology Development is a subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd., based in Redmond, Washington, that creates future hardware and software technology. The main company develops and markets hardware and software for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS families, as well as other platforms.

Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer.

Network Engineer, IT

The NTD organization will design, configure, and operate enterprise network and security infrastructure. The role requires expertise with Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switching, VLANs, BGP, IPsec tunnels, and VPN technologies, along with experience using Ansible for network automation and configuration management. It involves ensuring stability, security, scalability, and performance of the network while collaborating closely with security, systems, and cloud teams.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including security policies, NAT, routing, VPNs, and threat prevention features.
• Design, deploy, and support LAN/WAN environments using Cisco switches, including VLANs, trunking, and Layer 2/Layer 3 configurations.
• Implement and troubleshoot routing protocols, with a focus on BGP in enterprise or ISP‑connected environments.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain IPsec tunnels, site‑to‑site VPNs, and remote access VPN solutions.
• Build automation for network configuration, device provisioning, and compliance validation.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple layers using packet captures, logs, and monitoring tools.
• Participate in network architecture design, upgrades, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Ensure network security best practices, availability, and performance standards are met.
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support application, cloud, and security initiatives.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• 5+ years in enterprise IT network engineering.
• Excellent understanding of networking topologies and protocols – TCP/IPv4/IPv6, DNS, NAT, routing, EIGRP, BGP and network security principles.
• Excellent knowledge of wireless technologies 802.11a/b/g/n.
• Strong experience with Cisco switching (IOS/NX‑OS), including VLANs and inter‑VLAN routing.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (PAN‑OS configuration and management).
• Experience implementing and supporting IPsec VPN tunnels and VPN connectivity.
• Experience using Ansible for network automation or infrastructure‑as‑code initiatives.
• Experience supporting hybrid or cloud‑connected networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Ability to work on complex issues requiring in‑depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network and connectivity issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience mentoring others and cultivating technical breadth and depth on a team.
• Familiarity with high availability, redundancy, and failover designs.
• Fluency in Japanese is a plus.
• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications a plus: CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is onsite in Redmond, WA, and is not open to remote status at this time. It includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi‑annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Pay range: $120,900—$217,650 USD.