Senior Network Engineer

Job Location: United States : North Carolina : Cary 

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

All considerable candidates must be local to work hybrid in Cary, NC

Role value proposition

The Edge Network Engineering team is responsible for the design, architecture, engineering, and optimization of current and emerging network technologies to support MetLife business in 40+ countries.  

Summary of responsibilities

As a Senior Network Engineer at MetLife, you will be responsible for contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless connectivity, security, and performance across our network.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a team of network engineers to plan, design, and implement network solutions that align with business requirements.
• Designing and implementing scalable, next-generation, high-performance network architectures, including LAN, WAN networks.
• Monitoring network performance, diagnosing, and resolving network issues, and optimizing network configurations for maximum efficiency.
• Managing network capacity planning and providing recommendations for network upgrades and enhancements.
• Managing 6-8 medium, and/or 1-2 large network engineering initiatives simultaneously; Liaise with technology partners and vendors to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder involvement during the project lifecycle.
• Staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the network infrastructure.
• Documenting network standards including configurations, processes, and procedures for knowledge sharing and future reference.

Required:

• Minimum of ten years of experience in network engineering roles, with a proven track record of progressively increasing responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, NAT, VPN, Wireshark, API, and network security best practices.
• Working knowledge of next-generation (SDN) platforms.
• Deep experience with Cisco or other leading network hardware vendors.
• Expert skills in designing, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise-level networks.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring and management tools.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated with strong team-oriented and collaborative attitude.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, including but not limited to Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, REST and other APIs.
• Cloud (Azure, AWS, Google) architecture and integration experience a plus.

Category

Full Time

Salary Grade

11T

Travel

Hybrid onsite in Cary, NC

Business Category

Global Technology & Operations

Number of Openings

1

At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.

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