Director, Network Engineering

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Nashville, TNReston, VASeattle, WAAustin, TXSanta Clara, CA
Salary
$169,800–$355,400 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $206k
This role $263k
$129k most similar roles pay here $380k

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.

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TL;DR · Director, Network Engineering

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.

What you'll do

  • Define multi-quarter architecture roadmaps for DC fabrics, routing policies, IPv6 strategy, and traffic engineering across regions.
  • Lead the design and modernization of L3/L4 network topologies including EVPN, VXLAN, and SDN upgrades.
  • Standardize cloud networking implementations such as VPC/VCN topologies, transit peering, and multi-cloud connectivity.
  • Implement zero-trust security frameworks, policy-as-code, and automated compliance guardrails to reduce technical debt.
  • Institutionalize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps practices while monitoring DORA metrics for deployment safety.
  • Establish SLI/SLO policies and manage telemetry pipelines to support capacity planning and performance analytics.
  • Manage the physical network platform lifecycle including sourcing, qualifying, and sustaining routers, switches, and cabling.
  • Oversee team budgets, project timelines, and personnel development while leading cross-functional incident response efforts.

What we're looking for

  • Must have at least 10 years of experience in the field.
  • Proficiency in network architecture is required.
  • Experience with network hardware is required.
  • Skills in supply chain planning and management are required.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.

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