Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network EngineerAZ_Mesa_HQPosition Overview:The Senior Network Engineer (Load Balancing) will be responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-grade load balancing and traffic management solutions across on-prem and cloud environments. This role is critical to ensuring application availability, performance, and scalability. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with L4L7 technologies, a performance-first mindset, and the ability to operate in complex, mission-critical environments.The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with business acumen, ensuring that technology strategies align with organizational goals while delivering scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & DesignEngineer, deploy, and manage load balancing solutions (L4L7) to support high-availability applications and servicesDesign and implement traffic management strategies including SSL offload, content switching, GSLB, and application accelerationConfigure and support platforms such as F5 BIG-IP (LTM/GTM), Citrix ADC (NetScaler), A10, or cloud-native load balancersOptimize application performance through tuning of persistence profiles, health monitors, iRules/policies, and traffic steering logicLead efforts in capacity planning, failover design, and disaster recovery for application delivery infrastructureTroubleshoot complex network and application performance issues across multi-tier environmentsPartner with application, DevOps, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of servicesImplement and maintain secure traffic flows, including WAF integration, TLS best practices, and DDoS mitigation strategiesAutomate load balancer provisioning and configuration using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or vendor APIsDevelop and maintain documentation, standards, and runbooks for traffic engineering and load balancing practicesTechnical LeadershipServe as an enterprise-wide authority on technology standards, patterns, and best practices.Guide best practices adoption, modernization, and migration initiatives across business units.Provide governance for solution design, ensuring compliance, security, and performance objectives are met.Mentor engineers and junior architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence.Implementation & OptimizationLead proof-of-concepts (POCs), solution prototyping, and production deployments.Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps) as needed.Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.Stakeholder EngagementPartner with business leaders to translate requirements into actionable technology roadmaps.Produce architectural diagrams, technical documentation, and executive presentations.Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on the value and impact of proposed solutions.Qualifications7+ years of experience in network engineering with a strong focus on load balancing and application deliveryDeep expertise in L4L7 networking concepts, including HTTP/S, TCP optimization, persistence, and SSL/TLSHands-on experience with platforms such as F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM/DNS), Citrix ADC, A10, or similarStrong understanding of DNS, GSLB, and global traffic distribution strategiesExperience with cloud load balancing in AWS (ALB/NLB), Azure (Application Gateway/Front Door), or GCPFamiliarity with web application security concepts including WAF, OWASP Top 10, and zero-trust principlesScripting/automation experience (Python, Bash, or similar) and infrastructure-as-code toolsSolid understanding of routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.)Strong troubleshooting skills with packet captures, logs, and performance metricsExcellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionallyMust be locally located and comfortable working a 3 days in office hybrid model and 2 days remoteSoft SkillsExcellent communication and executive presentation abilities.Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.Ability to balance long-term strategy with hands-on execution.Entrepreneurial and collaborative mindsetLeadership skills to influence cross-functional teams.This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.Verra Mobility Values An ideal candidate for this role naturally works in alignment with the Verra Mobility Core Values:Own It. We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability, optimize and align work, focus on the customer, and cultivate innovation.Do What's Right. We champion integrity and good character. Our team members model ethical behavior, demonstrate good judgment and are courageous.Choose Courage Over Comfort. We lean into the conversations, decisions and actions that move the business forward, even when they feel uncomfortable. We challenge assumptions, address issues early and prioritize progress over ease.Win Together. We believe in growing and inspiring people together. We seek people who collaborate, value differences, think and act globally, foster an engaging work environment, and recognize and develop others.With your explicit consent which you provided as part of the application process, we will retain candidate personal data solely for the business purpose for which it was collected. 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