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InterSystems · 2 days ago

Principal Network Architect

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$163K/yr - $197K/yr

10+ years exp

InterSystems is a creative data technology provider that delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications across various industries. The Principal Network Architect will lead the design, architecture, and operations of the global network infrastructure, driving strategic direction and resolving complex networking issues.

Big DataHealth CareInformation TechnologySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Architect and evolve a hybrid global network across on-prem and public cloud environments

Define and enforce network segmentation, routing, firewall, VPN, and DNS strategies across platforms

Integrate container-based networking with Kubernetes (e.g., CNI plugins, service meshes, ingress controllers)

Build and manage scalable, secure network infrastructure in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP

Implement hybrid connectivity models such as Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and VPN gateways

Optimize cloud network costs and performance with advanced routing and traffic policies

Implement service meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and ingress/egress policies for microservices communication

Drive adoption of zero-trust networking within Kubernetes clusters

Collaborate with platform teams to ensure seamless integration between networking and container orchestration

Serve as highest-level escalation for network performance, latency, and connectivity issues

Own monitoring, logging, and alerting for global network health and security

Mentor global engineering teams and lead incident response for critical network-related outages

Define global network strategy aligned with organizational security and compliance objectives

Evaluate and implement next-gen technologies (e.g., SD-WAN, NAC, cloud firewalls, NDR)

Lead vendor evaluations, RFPs, and lifecycle management for network infrastructure and tooling

Qualification

Enterprise networkingCloud-native networkingKubernetes networkingNetwork automationMonitoring toolsScripting skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

10+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a principal or lead role

Deep expertise in enterprise networking: routing, switching, firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet), BGP, OSPF

Proven experience with cloud-native networking across AWS, Azure, or GCP

Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes networking: CNI plugins, DNS, ingress/egress traffic flow, network policies

Strong knowledge of automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for network provisioning and management

Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ThousandEyes, Wireshark)

Strong scripting or programming skills (Python, Go, or Bash)

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across global, cross-functional teams

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Company

InterSystems

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InterSystems is a vendor of software and technology for high-performance database management, integration, and health information systems.

Founded in 1978

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.intersystems.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

John Paladino

Head Of Client Services

Kathleen Aller

Head of Global Healthcare Market Strategy