Lead Infrastructure Engineer, Automation and Network Systems

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.

Requirements

• Network Engineering and Architecture Expertise
• Advanced understanding of network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, load balancing, firewalls).
• Expertise in network routing and protocols in global corporate enterprises (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Dynamic Routing, VPN technologies, SD-WAN).
• Strong knowledge of networks virtualization (VMware NSX).
• Automation and Orchestration Skills
• Experience with modern Cisco infrastructure management and control systems, such as: Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center), Nexus Dashboard (formerly DCNM), Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC).
• Experience with infrastructure automation frameworks (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
• Proficiency in event-driven automation and rule-based systems (e.g., Event-Driven Ansible).
• Familiarity with orchestration tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Technical Leadership and Collaboration
• Demonstrated expertise in technical leadership, driving the adoption of automation and network engineering best practices.
• Proven ability to guide cross-functional teams on technical initiatives, fostering collaboration with key stakeholders (e.g., ServiceNow integration, CloudOps).
• Strong strategic thinking skills to develop and implement roadmaps for automation and network infrastructure evolution.
• Scripting and Programming
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with automation development and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for network services.
• Preferred
• Monitoring and Automation Intervention
• Expertise in network monitoring tools (Splunk, OpenSearch, Grafana, Solar Winds, CA Spectrum).
• Experience with event or state driven automation to create self-healing infrastructure (such as Event Driven Ansible).
• Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure Management
• Understanding of cloud networking solutions (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-region failover strategies.
• Wireless Network Infrastructure
• Familiarity with wireless architecture in large global enterprises and support for troubleshooting and resolving issues with Wi-Fi infrastructure.
• Security and Compliance
• Knowledge of network security protocols, firewalls, and governance.
• Experience implementing security best practices for network infrastructure automation.
• Experience with network segmentation and infrastructure protection (Illumio, Cisco TrustSec, VMware NSX Firewall).
• Project Execution and Vendor Management
• Solid track record of leading complex infrastructure projects, with a focus on integrating cutting-edge technology solutions.
• Hands-on experience in vendor management, particularly in evaluating, selecting, and managing network hardware and software providers to optimize performance and cost-efficiency.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong diversity and inclusion programming
• Committed to equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates