Early Warning® · 4 hours ago
Sr. Network (DevOps) Engineer
San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expEarly Warning Services is a trusted name in payments that has powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years. The Senior Network Engineer will design, build, implement, automate, and support complex network solutions to ensure secure and scalable enterprise systems, while providing advanced technical expertise across various domains.
Financial ServicesFraud DetectionPaymentsRisk Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Designs, configures, tests, and maintains complex LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud networking solutions
Leads technical design and implementation for medium to large network initiatives, including upgrades, migrations, and new service deployments
Translates architectural standards and strategic direction into executable technical designs and operational solutions
Leads the diagnosis and resolution of complex and escalated network incidents across multiple platforms and technologies
Performs advanced troubleshooting to isolate hardware, software, firmware, application, and network-related issues
Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Contributes to the evolution of the network platform by identifying improvement opportunities and recommending modern technologies, automation, and design patterns
Participates in architecture reviews and provides technical input into network standards, tooling, and operational processes
Implements automation and configuration management practices to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
Works closely with Cloud, Platform, Security, SRE, Application Engineering, and Product teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions
Serves as a trusted technical partner for engineering teams requiring network expertise
Participates in high-visibility, cross-functional projects from design through implementation
Maintains and supports enterprise LAN/WAN, firewall, load balancing, and web hosting environments
Participates in 24x7 on-call rotations and provides escalation support as needed
Creates and maintains accurate technical documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks
Implements network security controls and policies in alignment with enterprise security standards
Participates in firewall governance processes, including rule reviews and approvals
Supports the company’s commitment to protecting system and data confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Provides technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior engineers
Shares best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and operational knowledge within the team
Maintains industry knowledge through ongoing training and professional development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
5 + years of progressive experience in network engineering, including responsibility for complex enterprise environments
Strong expertise in LAN/WAN, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VPN, and data center networking
Hands-on experience with firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto), load balancers (F5), and network switches/routers
Experience supporting hybrid environments (on-prem and AWS cloud)
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, Ethernet, and network services (DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, SSH, SMTP)
Experience with virtualization concepts (ESX, vSwitch/VDS)
Practical experience with scripting or automation (Python, Bash, Ansible preferred)
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to make sound technical decisions within established architectural standards
Must pass background and drug screening
Preferred
Additional education and/or relevant industry experience
Experience designing and supporting hybrid (on-prem + AWS) network architectures
Strong background in infrastructure automation, CI/CD practices, and network-as-code methodologies
Proficiency with scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, or similar)
Strong understanding of IaC concepts and tooling (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation when applicable)
Industry certifications such as CCNP, PCNSE, JNCIP, or equivalent
AWS Cloud certifications or hands-on cloud networking experience
Experience in regulated environments such as FinTech
Benefits
Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
Paid Time Off – Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.
Company
Early Warning®
Early Warning Services, LLC, a financial services technology leader, has been empowering and protecting consumers, small businesses, and the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cameron Fowler
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2025-10-31
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