Senior Engineer - Network Infrastructure Design

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students. Weu2019re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big. Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. Weu2019re changing. Because students need a better way. Weu2019re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for studentsu2014and for each other. This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. Itu2019s where youu2019re empowered to bring your authentic self to work. Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole youu2014from physical and mental to financial and professional. Youu2019ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more. Weu2019re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking u201cwhy not?u201d when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills. Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education. What You'll Contribute Weu2019re seeking a senior-level engineer to lead the design and modernization of enterprise network and cloud infrastructure. This role will focus on campus networking, SD-WAN, wireless networks, and advanced AWS and Azure networking capabilities. What You'll Do + Design and implement scalable network infrastructure across campus and hybrid cloud environments. + Lead modernization of wireless and SD-WAN platforms across multiple sites. + Plan and manage AWS networking components including Transit Gateway, VPC, VPN, and security groups. + Plan and manage Azure networking components including VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute. + Engineer and maintain Palo Alto firewalls including GlobalProtect, Panorama, and HA clusters. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network solutions with business and security requirements. + Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures. + Support audit responses and technical documentation for infrastructure components. _The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role._ What You Have Minimum education, skills and experience required. + 6+ years in network and cloud infrastructure engineering. + Expertise in campus networking, SD-WAN, and enterprise wireless deployments. + Deep experience with AWS networking (Transit Gateway, VPC, VPN, security groups). + Strong experience with Azure networking (VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute). + Advanced knowledge of Palo Alto firewall engineering and GlobalProtect VPN. + Proficiency in network segmentation, routing protocols, and access control. + Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred education, skills, and experience. + Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. + AWS Certified Solutions Architect + Azure Network Engineer Associate + PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) + CCNP or equivalent The Americans with Disabilities Act _The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the u201cessential functionsu201d of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function._ Feeling your best helps you do your best: Our benefits take care of the whole youu2014so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around). + Competitive base salaries + Bonus incentives + Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed + Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match + Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more + Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance + Flexible hybrid working arrangements. + Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs + Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware) + Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives + Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs + Career development and training opportunities Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking _Introduce Yourself_ in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Click here ( to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy, here ( for federal job applicant notices, and here ( to view the California Employee Privacy Notice. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click Click to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy.

Created: 2025-11-17