Senior Network Development Engineer

Position: Senior Network Development Engineer (US Citizens Only)
** Job Description*
* ** Senior Network Development Engineer*
* Join Oracle Health's Infrastructure Engineering Services (IES) team as a Network Development Engineer (IC3/IC4) focused on Operations and Incident Response. In this key operational role, you will ensure the stability, security, and rapid response of network infrastructure supporting Oracle Health's commercial and U.S. government customers. Leverage advanced troubleshooting skills, expertise in automation using Python and Ansible, and strong knowledge of hybrid cloud environments, especially OCI and AWS, to maintain secure, resilient, and compliant healthcare services.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Act as the primary incident responder for network events, ensuring immediate detection, investigation, and resolution of issues affecting critical platforms.

+ Monitor and maintain network infrastructure in hybrid and cloud environments, proactively identifying and addressing performance, availability, and security concerns.

+ Participate in an on-call rotation to respond quickly to urgent operational network incidents.

+ Perform advanced troubleshooting using diagnostic tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and trace route while driving efficient root cause analysis and resolution.

+ Automate operational processes and incident response tasks primarily using Python and Ansible.

+ Optimize hybrid and cloud network deployments with hands-on experience in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS.

+ Ensure all operational activities are aligned with FedRAMP, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements, supporting compliance and audit readiness.

+ Prepare and maintain detailed incident records, technical documentation, post-mortem analyses, and operational runbooks.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams in operations, security, product, and support to resolve complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.

+ Provide clear communication during incidents and share technical knowledge and best practices within the team.

** Technical Requirements*
* + Extensive experience with enterprise networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, DHCP, and DNS.

+ Hands-on expertise in configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, and F5.

+ Proven experience in incident response, network diagnostics, and root cause analysis in large-scale or regulated environments.

+ Advanced automation skills using Python and Ansible for network operations and incident management.

+ In-depth familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS networking and operational best practices.

+ Solid understanding of network security principles, vulnerability management, and compliance requirements including FedRAMP and HIPAA.

+ Strong documentation skills for incident records, technical diagrams, runbooks, and operational best practices.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills with an ability to work directly with customers in high-stakes, public-facing, or regulated environments.

** Additional Requirements*
* + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

+ 5-8 years of experience in network operations, incident response, or similar roles.

+ Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and complete an enhanced background screening to meet federal government requirements.

+ Eligible to work in North America and able to pass all required background and compliance screenings.

+ Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and occasional travel as needed.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help deliver secure, always-on healthcare for commercial and government customers with Oracle Health!

** Responsibilities*
* + Act as the frontline incident responder for network-related issues across commercial and U.S. government customer environments, ensuring quick detection, thorough investigation, escalation, and resolution.

+ Perform continuous monitoring and proactive health checks of network infrastructure, including cloud, hybrid, and on-premises components, to identify and address emerging issues before they impact service.

+ Lead and execute root cause analysis for major incidents; document findings and implement long-term remediation and preventative solutions.

+ Drive the timely restoration of service during outages, including engaging necessary stakeholders, communicating statuses, and executing recovery procedures efficiently and effectively.

+ Coordinate with technical support and engineering teams during high-severity incidents to ensure seamless hand-offs and escalation management.

+ Maintain on-call availability as scheduled to provide responsive, expert operational support during work hours, after hours, weekends, and holidays as required.

+ Automate high-volume, repetitive network administration, monitoring, and incident response tasks using Python and Ansible to drive operational efficiency, reduce error rates, and improve response time.

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