Staff Network Engineer

BERKLEY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Technology Services seeks a Staff Network Engineer to spearhead the transformation of its global infrastructure. The position requires deep expertise in networking and security, focusing on modern architectures such as SD-WAN and SASE, while fostering a collaborative environment for team growth and technological advancement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years design and engineering experience in global network environments.
• Hands-on experience with routing, switching and firewalls.
• Experience with SD-WAN and SASE/Zero Trust platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of SD-WAN and Zero Trust architectures.
• Provide advanced configuration and troubleshooting for network components.
• Mentor team members on modern networking and automation practices.

Skills

Routing/Switching

Firewalls

VPN

NAC

SD-WAN

SASE

Cloud Networking

Network Automation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, CISSP, AWS/Azure Networking Specialty (preferred)

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Job description

Company Details

Company URL: https://www.berkleytechnologyservices.com/

Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is the dynamic technology solution for W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Commercial Lines Insurance Company. With key locations in Urbandale, IA and Wilmington, DE, BTS provides innovative and customer-focused IT solutions to the majority of WRBC’s 60+ operating units across the globe. BTS’s wide reach ensures that ideas and opinions are considered at every level of the organization to guarantee we find the best solutions possible. Driven by a commitment to collaboration, BTS acts as consultants to our customers and Operating Units by providing comprehensive solutions that not only address the challenge at hand, but proactively plan for the “What’s Next” in our industry and beyond. With a culture centered on innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, BTS stands as a community of technology leaders with eyes toward the future -- leaders who truly care about growing not only their team members, but themselves, and take pride in their employees who shine. BTS offers endless ways to get involved and have the chance to grow your career into a wide range of roles. Come join us as we push forward into the future of industry leading technological solutions. Berkley Technology Services: Right Team, Right Technology, Simple and Secure.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Staff Network Engineer to lead the transformation of our global infrastructure from traditional routing and switching to a modern, cloud-first, zero trust architecture. This role will be instrumental in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and automated network solutions using SD-WAN, SASE, and infrastructure as code.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in enterprise networking and security, while also possessing the vision and leadership to guide our team through a major technological shift. This role includes architectural design, hands-on implementation, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for infrastructure, networking, load balancing, and security technologies within the network services practice.• Lead the design and implementation of SD-WAN, SASE, and Zero Trust architectures.

• Provide advanced configuration and troubleshooting for Cisco routing/switching, load balancing, firewalls, and cloud networking components.• Actively participate in the planning and implementation of systems, infrastructure, and related hardware/software across on-prem and cloud environments.• Provide project architecture and technical oversight for infrastructure modernization and security transformation initiatives.• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of network and security solutions.• Serve as a lead engineer and technical liaison for customer engagements, including presenting designs and deployment strategies.• Assess and recommend architectural changes to systems in response to business or technical drivers.• Define and enforce standards, design patterns, and best practices for network and security systems development.• Contribute technical documentation, proposals, and solution designs.• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills across application, middleware, and infrastructure layers.• Provide mentorship and cross-training to team members, helping them transition to modern networking, security, and automation practices.• Drive adoption of network automation and infrastructure as code using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Python.• Support cloud networking and security initiatives across Azure, AWS, and GCP.• Maintain a robust understanding of business processes and system interfaces, ensuring technology solutions align with organizational goals.• Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including management and vendors.• On-Call Rotation (PIC) is required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years design and engineering experience in midsize to large global network environments. • Strong hands-on experience with routing/switching, firewalls, VPN, NAC, and WAN optimization. • Experience with SD-WAN and SASE/Zero Trust platforms.• Proficiency in NAC, 802.1X, and NGFWs.• Familiarity with cloud networking and security (AWS, Azure, GCP).• Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python).• Strong documentation and communication skills. • Experience with Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, Netscaler, Zscaler, or similar platforms.• Networking: Switches, Routers, Servers, Load Balancers, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, VoIP, QoS, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IPSec

Behavioral Core Competencies• Strategic• Influential• Organizational Navigation • Balanced Approach• Commandership Skills• Composure

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.• Any of the following certifications preferred: CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, CISSP, AWS/Azure Networking Specialty

Sponsorship DetailsSponsorship not Offered for this Role