We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to take ownership of key areas of MongoDB's global network infrastructure. You'll design, deploy, and troubleshoot network and VPN solutions, including Palo Alto Prisma Access at global scale, partner with InfoSec to harden network security, and mentor engineers across the team. This role combines deep hands-on networking expertise with the judgment to prioritize and communicate risk and strategy to stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
- Own the design, deployment, and operation of MongoDB's global network infrastructure Cisco Meraki, including routers, switches, firewalls,access points and IOT sensors
- Lead the rollout and ongoing management of Palo Alto Prisma Access as MongoDB's SASE , in partnership with InfoSec
- Administer and evolve MongoDB's network authentication stack, including RADIUS implementations (EAP-TLS, PAP, RadSec and Mac Authentication), ensuring secure and reliable network access
- Partner with InfoSec to implement and continuously improve network security controls, including VLAN configuration, firewall rules, DNS, DHCP, and IDS/IPS solutions
- Design and deploy network infrastructure for new and existing global office sites, partnering with Real Estate, workplace, AV, and Physical Security teams
- Serve as a senior technical escalation point (L3) for complex network issues across the organization
- Build automation to reduce manual network operations work and improve reliability and observability
- Act as a technical advisor for MongoDB's relationships with ISPs, hardware, low voltage cabling and other network vendors
- Mentor engineers across the team and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and self-service
Responsibilities
- Ensure MongoDB's global network infrastructure and VPN remain fault tolerant, reliable, secure, and scalable as the company grows
- Reduce risk and technical debt across network, security and remote access solutions
- Communicate network strategy, risk, and incidents clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Uphold strong engineering practices across network documentation, automation, and change management
- Balance long-term network architecture work with day-to-day operational support
- Ability to use iterative designs to PoC and deploy new network solution based on company problems
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- 6+ years of experience in network or systems engineering, with a strong grasp of networking fundamentals (OSI model, routing, switching, IP subnetting, cabling, wireless)
- Proven experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting high availability network infrastructure at global scale, including routers, switches, firewalls, access points and IOT sensors in high-availability configurations
- Hands-on experience with network dashboards and platforms such as Cisco Meraki and HPE Aruba
- Experience implementing and managing VPN and secure access solutions such as Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cloudfare IPSEC L2TP and Cisco secure client / anyconnect
- Experience with network authentication technologies such as FoxPass, LDAP, and Okta (SAML)
- Solid understanding of enterprise network design and cloud networking best practices (High availability, VLAN, DHCP, DNS, IP subnetting, firewall rules)
- Experience partnering with InfoSec, Physical Security, and Workplace teams on cross-functional network initiatives
- Scripting skills for network automation using infrastructure as code
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to a wide range of audiences
- Experience with network documentation such as rack elevation, patching matrices and network topologies at a layer 2 and layer 3 level
- There will be requirements from time to time to work across multiple time zones as required by the business, including travel
Preferred Qualifications
- CCNA, CCNP, Meraki Solutions specialist, or equivalent networking certification
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and hybrid network architectures
- Experience mentoring other network or systems engineers
- Familiarity with MDM and endpoint tools such as JAMF and Workspace ONE (AirWatch)
- Experience working directly with ISPs and external vendors to resolve complex connectivity issues
Success Measures
- In 3 months, you will: Be fully onboarded with a thorough understanding of MongoDB's network infrastructure and policies, have completed a review of the existing environment, and be providing effective L3 support
- In 6 months, you will: Have led at least one medium-scale network or VPN project end to end, such as a Palo Alto Prisma Access rollout or office network upgrade, and implemented measurable network security improvements
- In 12 months, you will: Be recognized as a senior technical owner for MongoDB's global network, having led large-scale infrastructure projects and mentored other engineers on the team
Location & Travel:
- This role is based in Palo Alto / San Francisco, CA, and candidates should be located within reasonable commuting distance of our Palo Alto and San Francisco offices
- The team operates with a flexible work arrangement, with in-person collaboration typically occurring 1–2 times per month
- This role also involves travel and occasional work across time zones to support global office builds
About MongoDB
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including AI-native startups and approximately 75% of the Fortune 100, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Req. ID: 3273537401
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:
$118,000—$231,000 USD