Principal Network Engineer
Oracle
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This role pays more than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $154,800–$257,075 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $263k versus about $206k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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Oracle Corporation is a leading multinational technology company specializing in database software, cloud computing, and enterprise software.
Oracle currently has 781 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $102,300–$209,500 across 713 roles with salary data.
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The Director, Network Engineering leads one or more teams delivering hyperscale L3/L4 networking and cloud connectivity. This role involves defining multi-quarter architecture roadmaps for DC fabrics, routing policies, IPv6 strategies, and traffic engineering while managing the physical network platform lifecycle including routers, switches, and optics. The position is responsible for standardizing VPC/VCN topologies, implementing zero-trust-aligned security controls, and institutionalizing Infrastructure as Code through GitOps and CI/CD pipelines. Key responsibilities include overseeing budget management, driving cross-group improvements in reliability and cost efficiency, and managing telemetry pipelines to support capacity and performance analytics. The role requires expertise in network architecture, network hardware, and supply chain planning. The work focuses on solving complex problems related to large-scale cloud networking, ensuring secure, compliant, and high-performing infrastructure for multi-cloud connectivity and service delivery at scale.
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