Early Warning®
Staff Network (DevOps) Engineer
Join Early Warning® as a Staff Network (DevOps) Engineer. Early Warning has powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting‑edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze™, and more.
Location and Work Model Positions are located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York. The role follows a hybrid work model to support a collaborative environment.
Eligibility Candidates must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. This position is ineligible for employment visa sponsorship.
Essential Functions
Develop an enterprise network architecture strategy that addresses large, open-ended problems using forward‑thinking approaches consistent with company technology and security strategy.
Create technical strategy for broad or complex requirements that extend beyond the Network Engineering team, solving multi‑domain, enterprise‑wide infrastructure challenges.
Lead all aspects of network architecture, design, prototyping, and implementation across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Network Engineering and broader Infrastructure/Platform functions.
Identify, evaluate, and introduce emerging network technologies, automation frameworks, and architectural patterns to modernize operations and improve reliability.
Define standards, governance models, and best practices for network design, configuration management, automation, observability, and security.
Provide advanced technical expertise and leadership in building robust implementation plans for major network initiatives; ensure execution through completion.
Lead complex migrations, large‑scale upgrades, cloud integrations, and architectural transformations.
Serve as highest‑tier escalation owner for major incidents, providing expert troubleshooting and root cause analysis across multi‑layered infrastructure.
Build strong cross‑functional relationships with Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Cybersecurity, SRE, Application Engineering, and Product teams.
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and partner teams regarding network strategy, security posture, and technology direction.
Represent Network Engineering in enterprise architecture discussions and steering committees.
Support the company’s commitment to risk management by ensuring network architectures enforce strict confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
Chair or contribute to firewall governance, segmentation strategy, and security protocol definition.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
Mentor senior and junior engineers, providing guidance on techniques, tooling, design patterns, and operational excellence.
Establish training standards and contribute to the professional development of the broader engineering organization.
Essential Functions for Load Balancing / F5 Specialists
Architect multi‑layer L1–L7 traffic management strategies using F5 modules (LTM, ASM, APM, DNS) in hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments.
Lead the creation of enterprise automation solutions using AS3, BigIQ, Ansible, and Git‑based pipelines.
Design standards for iRule development, advanced MTLS and certificate management, and global F5 lifecycle management.
Perform expert packet‑level diagnostics and optimization using TCPDump, Wireshark, and advanced analytics.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
8+ years of progressive industry experience, including significant architecture‑level responsibility in network engineering.
Deep expertise in enterprise LAN/WAN, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), SDN, VPN, wireless, network security, and data center networking.
Expert‑level experience with firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto), load balancers (F5), and cloud networking (AWS preferred).
Experience designing and supporting hybrid (on‑prem + AWS) network architectures.
Strong background in infrastructure automation, CI/CD practices, and network‑as‑code methodologies.
Proficiency with scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, or similar).
Strong understanding of IaC concepts and tooling (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation when applicable).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on systemic, cross‑team impacts.
Ability to make critical technical trade‑off decisions with enterprise‑wide implications.
Must pass background and drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
Advanced industry certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, JNCIP/JNCIE.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud networking certifications.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (for cloud‑networking‑focused staff roles).
Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification.
Experience in FinTech or other highly regulated industries.
F5 301b+ or advanced BigIQ automation training.
Physical Requirements Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation Base Pay Scale by location: - Phoenix, AZ / Chicago, IL: $131,000 – $160,000 per year. - New York, NY / San Francisco, CA: $157,000 – $192,000 per year. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits. Pay scale is subject to change and may vary based on factors considered at the time of job offer.
Benefits
Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans, plus company contributions to HSAs or FSAs.
401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% company match on first 6% deferral.
Paid Time Off – Unlimited PTO for exempt employees, generous PTO for non‑exempt employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Maven Family Planning – support for egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.
Equal Opportunity Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of employees.
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Location and Work Model Positions are located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York. The role follows a hybrid work model to support a collaborative environment.
Eligibility Candidates must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. This position is ineligible for employment visa sponsorship.
Essential Functions
Develop an enterprise network architecture strategy that addresses large, open-ended problems using forward‑thinking approaches consistent with company technology and security strategy.
Create technical strategy for broad or complex requirements that extend beyond the Network Engineering team, solving multi‑domain, enterprise‑wide infrastructure challenges.
Lead all aspects of network architecture, design, prototyping, and implementation across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Network Engineering and broader Infrastructure/Platform functions.
Identify, evaluate, and introduce emerging network technologies, automation frameworks, and architectural patterns to modernize operations and improve reliability.
Define standards, governance models, and best practices for network design, configuration management, automation, observability, and security.
Provide advanced technical expertise and leadership in building robust implementation plans for major network initiatives; ensure execution through completion.
Lead complex migrations, large‑scale upgrades, cloud integrations, and architectural transformations.
Serve as highest‑tier escalation owner for major incidents, providing expert troubleshooting and root cause analysis across multi‑layered infrastructure.
Build strong cross‑functional relationships with Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Cybersecurity, SRE, Application Engineering, and Product teams.
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and partner teams regarding network strategy, security posture, and technology direction.
Represent Network Engineering in enterprise architecture discussions and steering committees.
Support the company’s commitment to risk management by ensuring network architectures enforce strict confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
Chair or contribute to firewall governance, segmentation strategy, and security protocol definition.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
Mentor senior and junior engineers, providing guidance on techniques, tooling, design patterns, and operational excellence.
Establish training standards and contribute to the professional development of the broader engineering organization.
Essential Functions for Load Balancing / F5 Specialists
Architect multi‑layer L1–L7 traffic management strategies using F5 modules (LTM, ASM, APM, DNS) in hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments.
Lead the creation of enterprise automation solutions using AS3, BigIQ, Ansible, and Git‑based pipelines.
Design standards for iRule development, advanced MTLS and certificate management, and global F5 lifecycle management.
Perform expert packet‑level diagnostics and optimization using TCPDump, Wireshark, and advanced analytics.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
8+ years of progressive industry experience, including significant architecture‑level responsibility in network engineering.
Deep expertise in enterprise LAN/WAN, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), SDN, VPN, wireless, network security, and data center networking.
Expert‑level experience with firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto), load balancers (F5), and cloud networking (AWS preferred).
Experience designing and supporting hybrid (on‑prem + AWS) network architectures.
Strong background in infrastructure automation, CI/CD practices, and network‑as‑code methodologies.
Proficiency with scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, or similar).
Strong understanding of IaC concepts and tooling (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation when applicable).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on systemic, cross‑team impacts.
Ability to make critical technical trade‑off decisions with enterprise‑wide implications.
Must pass background and drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
Advanced industry certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, JNCIP/JNCIE.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud networking certifications.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (for cloud‑networking‑focused staff roles).
Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification.
Experience in FinTech or other highly regulated industries.
F5 301b+ or advanced BigIQ automation training.
Physical Requirements Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation Base Pay Scale by location: - Phoenix, AZ / Chicago, IL: $131,000 – $160,000 per year. - New York, NY / San Francisco, CA: $157,000 – $192,000 per year. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits. Pay scale is subject to change and may vary based on factors considered at the time of job offer.
Benefits
Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans, plus company contributions to HSAs or FSAs.
401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% company match on first 6% deferral.
Paid Time Off – Unlimited PTO for exempt employees, generous PTO for non‑exempt employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Maven Family Planning – support for egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.
Equal Opportunity Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of employees.
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