Network Engineer 5

Capital One

. Architect and design end-to-end connectivity systems with associated security and operational frameworks .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $209,000 - $262,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing complex network infrastructures, including cloud environments and security frameworks. Proficient in implementing routing protocols, network encapsulation technologies, and observability practices to enhance reliability and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network EngineeringRouting Protocols (BGP, Link-State)Cloud Security PracticesInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)Observability Stacks

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Hard Skills

Network Infrastructure DesignRouting ProtocolsNetwork Encapsulation TechnologiesCloud Environments (IaaS/PaaS)SRE PrinciplesKubernetesService MeshesCloud-Native TechnologiesAI-Driven ToolingTroubleshooting Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

TerraformAnsiblePuppetChefOpen-Source Monitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNP EnterpriseJNCIPAWS Advanced Networking Specialty

Industry Keywords

SOC 2ISO 27001Hybrid CloudNetwork SecurityOperational Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSChefCloudKubernetesPuppetTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and design end-to-end connectivity systems with associated security and operational frameworks
Use software development practices to design upstream-system interactions and build configuration frameworks for deployment, change, and maintenance
Define implementation standards across vendor platforms, cloud environments, and in-house software
Define protocol implementation patterns across campuses, WAN/SD-WAN, colocation facilities, data centers, cloud, and SaaS-fronted services
Own the architecture and lifecycle of enterprise and cloud network ecosystems across connectivity, security, and automation layers
Develop and enforce standards and best practices for routing, security segmentation, and inter-cloud traffic flow
Lead critical incident response and ensure root-cause analysis produces durable reliability improvements
Partner with Cloud, Security, and SRE teams on observability, telemetry, and self-healing automation
Mentor and upskill engineers on advanced networking, reliability, and automation principles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or at least 8 years of experience in network engineering, including management of network systems
At least 8 years of experience with routing protocols, including BGP, link-state protocols, and tunneling protocols
At least 8 years of experience with network encapsulation technologies, including LANs, VLANs, overlay networks, and network fabrics
At least 8 years of experience with physical network devices
At least 8 years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure
Proficiency designing, deploying, and managing complex hybrid cloud environments, including IaaS/PaaS and cloud efficiency
Deep practical knowledge of SRE principles and methodologies
Mastery of modern observability stacks and open-source monitoring tools
Expertise provisioning infrastructure through code using Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
Advanced skills in Kubernetes, service meshes, and cloud-native technologies
Strong understanding of cloud security practices, architecture patterns, and compliance standards such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001
Professional certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP, or AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience collaborating across security, compute, storage, and cloud engineering domains
Experience leveraging AI-driven tooling for network operations, reliability, performance, or capacity and cost optimization
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities