Network Backbone Engineer

Role: Network Backbone EngineerLocation: Fully Remote (West Coast Hours)Duration: 18-MonthsOverview: The Client is seeking an experienced Network Backbone Engineer to design, build, and operate a global backbone and hybrid multi-cloud network for a large-scale financial technology organization. This team manages one of the largest hybrid cloud infrastructures in the world, delivering network services to customers across 200+ countries. You will own network delivery for infrastructure growth initiatives, partner onboarding, and next-generation cloud interconnect projects — working with cutting-edge IP/MPLS and multi-cloud technologies in a truly global environment.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement backbone network architecture for on-prem and public cloud environmentsBuild and manage hybrid connectivity between on-prem infrastructure and AWS, GCP, and AzureOperate and optimize a global IP/MPLS backbone including traffic engineering and capacity planningInterface with carriers and circuit providers for peering, circuit delivery, and troubleshootingDrive extranet/partner onboarding from network definition through deliveryProduce and maintain MOPs, SOPs, and network engineering best practices and documentationSupport critical outage resolution and provide technical expertise to global teamsRequired Skills & Experience:8+ years of experience managing large-scale global networksHands-on experience configuring and managing Juniper MX and QFX platforms (this is the primary technical bar — candidates without direct Juniper experience will not be considered)Deep working knowledge of BGP, MPLS/RSVP-TE, OSPF/IS-IS, and TCP/IP (L2/L3)Experience with BGP traffic engineering and public peering with ISPs and CDNsExperience interfacing with carriers for peering, circuit delivery, and migrationHands-on experience with hybrid cloud connectivity — AWS Direct Connect/Transit Gateway, GCP Interconnect, Azure ExpressRouteExperience with on-prem to public cloud dedicated and hosted interconnectsHands-on experience with Cisco and/or Arista routing and switchingPreferred Qualifications:Background in financial services or fintech network environmentsJuniper JNCIP or JNCIS certificationExperience with network design, operations, and troubleshooting methodologies at global scale