Freddie Mac · 4 weeks ago
Engineering Senior Tech Lead - Network Observability
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$161K/yr - $241K/yr
10+ years expFreddie Mac is committed to making home possible for families across the country. The Engineering Senior Tech Lead will drive the transformation toward a high-performance network infrastructure, leading the deployment of observability platforms and automating incident response workflows.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRisk Management
Responsibilities
Lead the deployment and integration of advanced observability platforms (NetBrain, ThousandEyes, etc.) to close visibility gaps and automate diagnostics
Architect and implement autonomous incident response workflows, including automated root-cause analysis, guided remediation, and AI-driven predictive analytics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement unified dashboards, custom reports, and compliance reviews
Drive the consolidation and retirement of legacy tools, streamlining operations and reducing complexity
Support third-party assessments, benchmarking, and remediation efforts to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with strategic goals
Champion the adoption of predictive analytics, real-time telemetry, and automated incident response workflows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years related work experience
5+ years of experience in network engineering, observability, or IT operations
Hands-on expertise with network monitoring and analytics tools
Strong understanding of network protocols, SNMPv3, streaming telemetry, and cloud/SaaS environments
Experience with automation, incident response, and compliance reporting frameworks
Demonstrated experience designing or operating autonomous operations for incident response, including automation playbooks and AI/ML-driven analytics
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Proactive problem-solving and a passion for continuous improvement
Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences
Adaptability in a fast-evolving technology landscape; willingness to learn and champion new tools
Strong organizational skills to manage tool consolidation, third-party assessments, and cross-team initiatives
Commitment to operational excellence, compliance, and delivering measurable outcomes (e.g., reduced MTTR/MTTD, improved visibility coverage)
Vision and drive to advance autonomous operations for incident response, ensuring rapid, reliable, and scalable network assurance
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Market-leading benefit programs
Company
Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac is a public government-sponsored enterprise that provides mortgage capital to lenders.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.58BKey Investors
DLP Capital
2025-12-30Post Ipo Debt· $108.4M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $343.2M
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $707M
Leadership Team
Dennis G. Hermonstyne
Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Peter Lillestolen
Vice President - MF Production and Sales, Targeted Affordable Housing
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