fidelity communicationsDurham, NC
Principal Network Engineer
Principal Network Engineer
Principal Network Engineer
fidelity communicationsDurham, NC
today
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Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Principal Network Engineer, Grade 6The 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 Bring5 – 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, VRFSwitched Protocols: PVST, RPVST, HSRP/VRRPMonitoring Protocols: SNMP, Syslog, Telemetry Datacenter design and support experience: Overlay technologies – VXLANEVPN-BGPExperience 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 APIsProvide 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 TeamAs 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 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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From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals. At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators
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Computer Systems Design Services
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