Senior Network Engineer (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office) (Open) - Freddie Mac
Dallas, TX 75201
About the Job
At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you’ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation
Position Overview:The Senior Network Engineer will be part of the Enterprise Network Engineering Team. This position will provide network engineering and tier-3 support for Freddie Mac datacenters and cloud networks across multiple locations.We are looking for a strong technical engineer that has hands on experience with the design, configuration, and deployment of routing/switching and firewall technologies, e.g
Cisco, Arista, Palo AltoOur Impact:Our team is responsible for engineering and tier3 support for Freddie Mac Networks. Your Impact:Design and BuildDesign, deploy, and maintain the data center network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.Support Palo Alto Networks products, with a focus on Next-Generation Firewall and Panorama.Implement and configure routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF) and switching technologies (e.g., VPN, VxLAN, Spine-Leaf topology, 802.1Q, VRF, L2) to support diverse applications and services.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand networking requirements and provide effective solutions.Learn and develop automation scripts using Ansible and/or Python to streamline network provisioning, configuration, and monitoring tasks.Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis to resolve incidents promptly.Participate in capacity planning, network security and disaster recovery strategies and document relevant SOPs / Visio for network repositories.Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data center networking and automation.Support OperationsDiagnose, solve, and provide root cause analysis for network related issues and determine how to improve MTTD and MTTR.On-call rotation schedule but also be available to assist Network Operations during major outages.Coordination with Operations team for the design, build and production readiness of Network, Security and Voice infrastructure solutions supporting mission critical production environments.Mentor junior members in the operations team and engineering teams.Project LeadershipPartner with Architecture, Information Security and Business areas various network engineering and solutions to deliver a target state architecture.Provide technical guidance to the project team and design and lead complete network solutions reviews.Engage with internal teams, project teams and business areas to discuss issues and document or explain technical solutions in a simplified meaningful way.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)5-7 years of relevant experience in IT Network Engineering, Network Security and/or Operations.Proven experience as a Network/Security Engineer with a focus on data center routing/switching and firewalls.Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting equipment from major vendors (e.g
Arista, Cisco and Palo Alto).Strong understanding of routing protocols and switching protocols (BGP, VXLAN, EVPN, Spine-Leaf topology)Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow, syslog)Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible, and programming languages like Python.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment.Effective communication skills to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Keys to Success in this Role:Solid understanding of network protocols and firewalls.Familiar with Cloud service and Technology infrastructureProactive, self- motivated learner with strong aim to achieve personal goals.Work under minimum supervision.Strong written and verbal communication.Proactive in nature with customer satisfaction as primary goal.Innovative in providing solutions, likes to take on challenges with calculated risk.Quick learner of new technologies and tools.Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing
Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law
We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment
Please contact us to request accommodation.CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms
Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee
If interested in learning more, please visit and register with our referral code: MAC.Time-type:Full timeFLSA Status:ExemptFreddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs
Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $133,000 - $175,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program
The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.Job SummaryJob number: JR12903Date posted : 2024-09-26Profession: TechnologyEmployment type: Full time
Position Overview:The Senior Network Engineer will be part of the Enterprise Network Engineering Team. This position will provide network engineering and tier-3 support for Freddie Mac datacenters and cloud networks across multiple locations.We are looking for a strong technical engineer that has hands on experience with the design, configuration, and deployment of routing/switching and firewall technologies, e.g
Cisco, Arista, Palo AltoOur Impact:Our team is responsible for engineering and tier3 support for Freddie Mac Networks. Your Impact:Design and BuildDesign, deploy, and maintain the data center network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.Support Palo Alto Networks products, with a focus on Next-Generation Firewall and Panorama.Implement and configure routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF) and switching technologies (e.g., VPN, VxLAN, Spine-Leaf topology, 802.1Q, VRF, L2) to support diverse applications and services.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand networking requirements and provide effective solutions.Learn and develop automation scripts using Ansible and/or Python to streamline network provisioning, configuration, and monitoring tasks.Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis to resolve incidents promptly.Participate in capacity planning, network security and disaster recovery strategies and document relevant SOPs / Visio for network repositories.Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data center networking and automation.Support OperationsDiagnose, solve, and provide root cause analysis for network related issues and determine how to improve MTTD and MTTR.On-call rotation schedule but also be available to assist Network Operations during major outages.Coordination with Operations team for the design, build and production readiness of Network, Security and Voice infrastructure solutions supporting mission critical production environments.Mentor junior members in the operations team and engineering teams.Project LeadershipPartner with Architecture, Information Security and Business areas various network engineering and solutions to deliver a target state architecture.Provide technical guidance to the project team and design and lead complete network solutions reviews.Engage with internal teams, project teams and business areas to discuss issues and document or explain technical solutions in a simplified meaningful way.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)5-7 years of relevant experience in IT Network Engineering, Network Security and/or Operations.Proven experience as a Network/Security Engineer with a focus on data center routing/switching and firewalls.Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting equipment from major vendors (e.g
Arista, Cisco and Palo Alto).Strong understanding of routing protocols and switching protocols (BGP, VXLAN, EVPN, Spine-Leaf topology)Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow, syslog)Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible, and programming languages like Python.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment.Effective communication skills to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Keys to Success in this Role:Solid understanding of network protocols and firewalls.Familiar with Cloud service and Technology infrastructureProactive, self- motivated learner with strong aim to achieve personal goals.Work under minimum supervision.Strong written and verbal communication.Proactive in nature with customer satisfaction as primary goal.Innovative in providing solutions, likes to take on challenges with calculated risk.Quick learner of new technologies and tools.Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing
Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law
We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment
Please contact us to request accommodation.CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms
Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee
If interested in learning more, please visit and register with our referral code: MAC.Time-type:Full timeFLSA Status:ExemptFreddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs
Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $133,000 - $175,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program
The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.Job SummaryJob number: JR12903Date posted : 2024-09-26Profession: TechnologyEmployment type: Full time
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