Principal network engineer

Oracle
Springfield, IL

Job Description

The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) delivers mission-critical applications for top tier enterprises around the world. Our cloud offers unmatched hyper-scale, multi-tenant services deployed in more than 40 regions worldwide.

The mission of our Network Reliability Engineering team is to provide exceptional network reliability and automation services that enable our customers to drive operational excellence in OCI networks at scale. By focusing on both reactive and proactive functions, we aim to minimize downtime, quickly resolve incidents, and continuously enhance network performance through automation, advanced monitoring, and a customer-centric approach.?

What you will bring:

  • 7+ years of experience in networking technologies

  • Proficiency with Python or similar scripting language

  • Proficiency with network technologies and protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS)

  • Experience developing network automation or device management solutions

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, thriving in collaborative and agile teams

  • Ownership mindset - delivering results, embracing ambiguity, and driving continuous improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with other network technologies and protocols including IS-IS, RSVP-TE, EVPN, VxLAN etc.

  • Experience with network modeling and programming - YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF

  • Experience working in a network support role

  • Experience with Ticket systems like Jira, and Version control systems like Git.

  • Knowledge of Scrum & Agile Methodologies

Responsibilities

As a Principal Network Reliability Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, testing, deploying, and operating highly reliable, scalable network solutions to support Oracle's next-generation Cloud Infrastructure. You will help ensure the reliability and availability of large-scale distributed systems, managing thousands of networking devices.

You will contribute to both proactive and reactive initiatives - automating processes, implementing advanced monitoring, swiftly resolving incidents, and continuously improving network performance. You possess strong coding abilities, a deep understanding of networking and distributed systems, and a passion for automation to drive operational excellence.

You thrive in a collaborative, agile environment, effectively manage multiple projects and priorities, and consistently deliver results in fast-paced, dynamic conditions. Most importantly, you are a dedicated team player, eager to learn and adapt, and committed to helping the team achieve exceptional standards of network reliability.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $86,400 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

Short term disability and long term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Financial planning and group legal

Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC4

About Us

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.

We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.

Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing [email protected] or by calling +1 888 404 2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Posted 2025-10-30

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