Intuitive · 1 day ago
Managing Network Principal
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
8+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse team. The Managing Network Principal will lead a talented team to build and scale secure, high-performance networks that support digital medical products, influencing enterprise architecture and driving innovation across multi-cloud environments.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing Network Engineering and Operations team
Define and deliver the long-term roadmap for network automation, performance, and reliability
Champion innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
Manage vendors, contracts, and budgets to support strategic growth
Design and deploy enterprise-grade network solutions across engineering, QA, DevOps, security, and data environments
Provide expert consultation on network architecture, scalability, and security design
Lead the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD
Automate network operations to reduce manual work and improve efficiency
Oversee lifecycle management of firewalls, load balancers, proxies, routers, and switches across on-prem and cloud platforms
Design and manage secure hybrid networking across AWS, GCP, and Azure
Ensure performance, standardization, and compliance in all cloud configurations
Implement observability tools (Thousand Eyes, Kentik, SolarWinds, Prometheus) for complete visibility across the network
Ensure top-tier performance, alerting, and incident response
Partner with InfoSec and Compliance to uphold HIPAA, FDA, FIPS 140-2, and GxP standards
Define and track KPIs for uptime, reliability, and response metrics
Lead root cause analyses and continuous improvement for all network events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field required
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in network engineering and IT infrastructure, with at least 3–5 years leading technical teams in a regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices)
Demonstrated experience architecting and managing enterprise and cloud networks in compliance with FDA, HIPAA, and GxP requirements
Expertise in network automation (IaC), observability, and security practices
Deep knowledge of enterprise networking (routing, switching, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Hands-on experience with firewalls (Cisco Firepower), load balancers (Citrix Netscaler, F5), proxies, and VPNs
Advanced skills in AWS, GCP, Azure networking services
Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, Bash, etc.)
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (FIPS 140-2, GxP, FDA validation)
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams
Track record of managing cross-functional projects and driving strategic outcomes
Excellent communication, collaboration, documentation, and visual design abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities
Preferred
Master's degree
Cisco: CCNP, CCIE
Cloud: AWS/GCP/Azure Networking Specialty
Security: CISSP
Project/Process: PMP, ITIL Foundation
Benefits
Market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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