Senior Enterprise Network Architect & Automation (Remote)

Ports North; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

Ports North in Baltimore is seeking a senior Principle Network Engineer to lead enterprise network operations across cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem environments, focusing on application delivery, reliability, redundancy, and optimization. You will reverse‑engineer undocumented designs to restore service and drive automation and documentation as non‑negotiables.

The role typically operates solo, but you’ll coordinate with DevOps and Network Security for larger initiatives, balancing proactive

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting large enterprise multi-cloud hybrid network stacks.
• Deep DNS architecture understanding is foundational.
• Proficient with BGP/OSPF and route-influencing techniques.
• Strong automation focus using Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, GitHub Actions.
• Ability to operate as a self-directed contributor and mentor borrowed resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for cloud, hybrid, and on-prem networks with application delivery focus.
• Translate business requests into technical roadmaps with milestones.
• Develop and improve self-service tooling to reduce manual effort.
• Troubleshoot Layer 7 issues, read packet captures, and reverse‑engineer undocumented designs.
• Coordinate with DevOps, Network Security, and other teams for large initiatives.

Skills

DNS architecture

BGP

OSPF

Kubernetes networking

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Ansible

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Wireshark

HAR files

Tools

GitHub Actions CI/CD

Terraform

HashiCorp Vault

Azure KeyVault

AWS Secrets Manager

Linux CLI

Job description

Ports North in Baltimore is seeking a senior Principle Network Engineer to lead enterprise network operations across cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem environments, focusing on application delivery, reliability, redundancy, and optimization. You will reverse‑engineer undocumented designs to restore service and drive automation and documentation as non‑negotiables.

The role typically operates solo, but you’ll coordinate with DevOps and Network Security for larger initiatives, balancing proactive