Principal Network Engineer

Fidelity; United States; Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fidelity Investments seeks a Principal Network Engineer to design, engineer and implement its datacenter and co-location core network with a focus on stability and automation.

You will manage VXLAN overlay/underlay, work on EVPN-VXLAN configurations, and support enterprise infrastructure projects while participating in an on-call rotation. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Formación

• 5-8+ years of progressive network security or firewall engineering experience.
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced analytical and problem solving capabilities in complex network environments.
• Experience with EVPN-VXLAN configuration and troubleshooting.
• Strong written and verbal communication across technical and business partners.
• Experience engineering and supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure technologies.

Responsabilidades

• Design, engineer, and implement Fidelity’s datacenter and co-location core network routing and switching.
• Engineer and operate VXLAN overlay and underlay networks across multiple platforms.
• Support Enterprise Infrastructure projects including new hardware, code certification, and security through change management.
• Provide on-call support and incident response to maintain network stability and observability.

Conocimientos

VXLAN/EVPN

BGP/OSPF

TCP/IP/LSR

Automation (Python/Ansible/bash)

Cisco/HP Networking

On-call support

Network security

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Cisco networking platforms

HPE networking platforms

Descripción del empleo

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Job Description:

Principal Network Engineer, Grade 6

The Role

The Principal Network Engineer on the Network Core and Site Engineering team is responsible for the design, engineering, and implementation of Fidelity Investments' datacenter and co-location core network routing and switching with a focus on stability, automation, and innovation. Engineer and operate the VXLAN overlay and underlay network environments traversing multiple platforms, supporting Enterprise Infrastructure teams on projects including engineering and implementing new and upgrading existing network hardware, code certification as well as keeping the network secure through tactical change management. Additional duties include operational support and participation in on-call rotation.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

5 - 8 plus years of progressive network security or firewall engineering experience.

Bachelor's Degree Preferred (or equivalent experience).

Strong written and verbal communication skills, clearly conveying technical concepts and recommendations to engineers and business partners.

Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, leading structured troubleshooting in complex network and firewall environments.

Effective collaboration skills across domains, peers and cross‑functional partners.

Continuous learning and technical curiosity, experience staying current with evolving network and security technologies.

Consistent operational discipline, takes initiative in work complying with standards, change controls, and regulatory expectations.

Operates as a trusted active advisor, proactively guiding business partners on network and firewall security considerations.

Focused Curiosity, Initiative, Logical Mindset, Inquisitive, Communication (listening, speaking, writing, presentation), Time Management, Results driven, Tactical Planning

Strong working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, and switching, with the ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex network issues across enterprise environments.

Experienced in engineering and supporting large scale enterprise infrastructure technologies for compute infrastructure connectivity over EVPN‑VXLAN overlay networks.

Expert knowledge configuring and supporting HPE and Cisco networking platforms.

Network Engineering and Troubleshooting skills: Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, VRF

Switched Protocols: PVST, RPVST, HSRP/VRRP

Monitoring Protocols: SNMP, Syslog, Telemetry

Datacenter design and support experience: Overlay technologies - VXLAN

EVPN‑BGP

Experience with EVPN‑VXLAN configuration and troubleshooting.

Documentation of complex technologies and topologies using Visio.

Knowledge of common network services (DNS/DHCP/HTTP/SSH)

Infrastructure automation experience and familiarity of scripting languages (bash/python/ansible) and interacting with Rest APIs

Provide technical support and assistance troubleshooting during on-call period and for impacting issues.

Solid understanding of network observability and monitoring systems

Desired Experience

Computer Science/Network Engineering Bachelor's degree or 8 plus years of related experience

Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or other network engineer certifications preferred

The Team

As part of Fidelity's Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations (EI&O) organization, the Data Center & Network Services (DCNS) team plays a critical role in delivering the secure, resilient, and highly available network and infrastructure services that power Fidelity's business. DCNS supports an increasingly digital and always‑on environment by enabling enterprise connectivity, network security, and operational stability at scale. Within EI&O-which serves as the backbone of Fidelity's technology ecosystem-DCNS partners closely with technology and business teams to modernize infrastructure, simplify operations, and ensure reliable experiences for both associates and customers. Joining this team means contributing to mission‑critical services while building foundational experience in a dynamic, evolving network and security landscape.

Fidelity's Onsite Working Model

Fidelity is transitioning to a full‑time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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Information Technology Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement‑related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self‑regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regula