Lead Backbone Network Engineer - Automation & Design

Salesforce; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 172,500 - 260,100; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Lead Network Engineer in McLean, Virginia, to support its Infrastructure Strategy and Data Center Operations team. The role involves collaboration with various teams to deliver innovative solutions in an agile environment.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in network management, including project management and experience with Cisco routers. The position offers a competitive salary range of $172,500 - $260,100 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in production network environments.
• Proven project management skills.
• Experience with telecommunications vendors.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison with the vendor sourcing team.
• Help develop and maintain metrics on capacity vendors.
• Project manage new capacity installs with sourcing and field engineering teams.

Skills

Network project management

Python coding

Experience with Cisco routers

BGP and IS-IS routing protocols

Network automation tools

Unix/Linux operating systems

Education

Related technical degree

Tools

Ansible

Git

Job description

Salesforce is seeking a Lead Network Engineer in McLean, Virginia, to support its Infrastructure Strategy and Data Center Operations team. The role involves collaboration with various teams to deliver innovative solutions in an agile environment.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in network management, including project management and experience with Cisco routers. The position offers a competitive salary range of $172,500 - $260,100 annually.