Lead Network Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic Network Services team within Oracle's Global Information Technology organization, where you will play a crucial role in delivering top-notch IT services to Oracle's global businesses. Your primary focus will be managing and optimizing our network infrastructure to ensure seamless operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive records of equipment failures and collaborate with engineers and suppliers as needed.
• Effectively escalate client issues following established procedures to resolve problems promptly.
• Utilize advanced network management tools to monitor network performance, analyze bandwidth needs, and recommend impactful enhancements.
• Enhance proactive network management tools with a management-approved strategy to optimize overall network efficiency.
• Troubleshoot network issues across campus locations, remote sites, and national wide area networks until resolution.
• Engage in Project Engineering tasks that encompass specification development, compliance design, implementation, and testing through to production.
• Respond proactively to monitoring alarms to identify outage causes and coordinate swift corrective actions.
• Provide on-call support and assist colleagues as necessary.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in network engineering roles supporting production environments.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, particularly in routing, switching, and network security.
• Proven experience with maintaining and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Proficient in using network automation tools (such as Ansible or similar) to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Demonstrated capability in automating repetitive network tasks to minimize manual efforts and improve consistency.
• Familiarity with cloud networking is preferred, especially Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), but experience with AWS or other providers is acceptable.
• Experience in managing hybrid network architectures that include both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Skilled in managing VPN solutions, particularly site-to-site and secure remote user access.
• Hands-on experience with load balancing technologies, including F5 or similar cloud-native solutions.
• Experience in managing firewall platforms like Palo Alto Networks, focused on rule configuration and troubleshooting.
• Ability to produce and maintain clear technical documentation, including diagrams and operational procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an aptitude for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet federal security clearance requirements for this role.

Disclaimer

Certain U.S. customer or client-facing roles may require compliance with applicable health mandates.

Compensation and Benefits

The hiring range is between $33.94 to $67.88 per hour ($70,600 to $141,200 annually). This position may also be eligible for equity compensation.

Oracle offers a range of benefits that includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, complemented by expert medical opinion.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and AD&D policies.
• Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Pre-tax benefits for commuting and parking expenses.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching.
• Flexible vacation policies for eligible employees, with a vacation accrual rate of 13 days for the first three years and 18 days thereafter.
• 11 paid holidays each year.
• 72 hours of paid sick leave at hire, refreshing annually with a maximum cap of 112 hours carried over.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.

This role typically accepts applications for a minimum of three days from the posting date or until the position is filled.

About Us

As a leader in cloud solutions, Oracle leverages technology to overcome modern challenges. With over 40 years of experience, we continue to thrive while embodying integrity and inclusivity.

We prioritize true innovation by fostering an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute. Oracle careers open doors to global opportunities and emphasize work-life balance. We offer competitive benefits and support our employees with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options while encouraging community involvement through volunteer programs.

Oracle is committed to inclusivity, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities at all stages of the employment process.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender ide