Principal Cloud Network Engineer

UKG; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Principal Cloud Network Engineer to manage and optimize their global network infrastructure. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams, research and design efforts, and ensuring 24x7 operations. Candidates should have extensive experience and be proficient in automation tools and cloud platforms.

Benefits

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Customizable expense reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing large-scale network infrastructures.
• Proficiency with Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with Google Cloud, AWS, Azure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize global network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineers and lead research efforts.
• Monitor system health and participate in capacity planning.

Skills

Automation tools

Cloud platforms

Scripting skills

Communication

Problem-solving

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Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. We are committed to innovation and growth. At UKG, you work with purpose, aiming to inspire organizations to become great workplaces. Our benefits support your personal and professional growth, including wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and U Choose—a customizable expense reimbursement program.

About The Team

You will be part of the Network Engineering Team, dedicated to creating innovative solutions that drive our business forward.

About The Role

As a Network Engineer, you will manage and optimize our global network infrastructure, collaborate with engineers, lead research and design efforts, monitor system health, participate in capacity planning, standardize processes, support 24x7 operations, and research new technologies.

About You

This role may involve work with the U.S. government. Candidates should be U.S. citizens. Existing or ability to obtain a security clearance is preferred.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years managing large-scale network infrastructures
• Proficiency with automation tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure)
• Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Perl)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with routing and networking fundamentals (BGP, OSPF, TCP, UDP, DNS, Load Balancing)
• Familiarity with network devices (Juniper, Cisco, F5, Palo Alto)
• Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of SRE principles
• Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO 27001, FedRamp, HIPAA, GDPR)
• Google Cloud certification and CI/CD experience are a plus

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range is $126,300 to $181,550, with potential incentives. Benefits details are available on our careers site.