Vice President - Senior Network Engineer

About this role

Team Overview

The Core Network Engineering team designs, builds, and operates secure, automated network infrastructure that delivers reliable end-to-end connectivity across global data centers and multi-cloud environments. This role offers the opportunity to shape how connectivity is built and operated across one of the largest and most complex hybrid environments in the industry.

We are a globally distributed engineering team looking for someone who is equally comfortable working across on-premises and cloud networking. You will solve complex connectivity challenges, partner closely with development and infrastructure teams, and help build the standard patterns that support growth, resilience, and speed across the platform.

At its core, this role is about building and scaling automated, end-to-end connectivity across data centers, cloud platforms, and external integrations. As a Network Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of hybrid connectivity solutions, drive automation-first engineering practices, and establish standard patterns that improve scalability, resilience, and speed of delivery.

As a Network Engineer focused on end-to-end connectivity and automation, you will:

• Own the design and delivery of end-to-end network connectivity across multi-cloud, data center, and third-party environments
• Define and implement scalable, resilient network architecture patterns for global hybrid environments
• Design and deliver connectivity solutions for cloud-to-cloud, on-premises, and external client/vendor integrations
• Lead automation-first network delivery using Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines
• Develop reusable network modules, templates, and standardized connectivity patterns
• Ensure secure network design through segmentation, encryption, and policy enforcement
• Own lifecycle management of network platforms, including modernization and technical debt reduction
• Drive high availability, scalability, and operational reliability across network services
• Provide technical consultation and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Lead and contribute to engineering initiatives that drive platform improvements and delivery outcomes
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality, scalable network solutions
• Drive continuous improvement of networking services, standards, and engineering practices

Required Skills and Experience

• 6+ years of experience in network engineering and cloud environments
• Network knowledge equivalent to the Cisco CCNP Route level
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including BGP routing
• Experience with firewalls and VPN technologies (e.g., Cisco ASA, Checkpoint)
• Strong expertise in cloud networking (Azure, AWS; GCP a plus)
• Experience designing and implementing VPC and VNet architectures, including cloud-to-cloud and on-premises-to-cloud connectivity
• Deep experience securing complex network architectures across on-premises and cloud environments
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred)
• Experience automating network configuration. Familiarity with Ansible for infrastructure automation is a plus
• Familiarity with DevOps/GitOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Nice to have

• Experience with DevOps tooling such as Azure DevOps
• Familiarity deploying and operating containerized workloads using Enterprise-grade container orchestration platform supporting declarative infrastructure and horizontal scaling (AKS preferred), including cluster networking, ingress, service mesh, and policy enforcement

Who you are

• A hands-on engineer who takes ownership and drives complex problems to resolution
• Someone who values automation, standardization, and durable engineering practices
• Comfortable making architectural decisions and working across design and delivery
• Focused on building secure, reliable, and scalable solutions in complex environments
• An effective partner who works well across teams, functions, and regions

For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$148,000.00 - USD$200,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities.

We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment.

To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses.

Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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