Senior Network Engineer (at Skytap, A Kyndryl Company)

Kyndryl Senior Network Engineer

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage, and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers, and our communities.

The Role Summary

Skytap, a Kyndryl company, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in enterprise networking and cloud interconnects. You will play a critical role in keeping our hybrid network infrastructure reliable, scalable, and secure. This role requires hands-on technical depth in routing, automation, and documentation, with opportunities to help shape connectivity between data centers, cloud platforms, and customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routing, switching, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Interconnect on-prem networks with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) using ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, VPN, and virtual network peering.
• Operate and troubleshoot multi-site, multi-datacenter connectivity, ensuring high availability and resiliency.
• Monitor performance, analyze traffic patterns, and adjust routing for latency, scale, and fault tolerance.
• Support lifecycle management: upgrades, patches, firmware maintenance, and structured change management.
• Produce clear high-level design documents, detailed design documents, topology maps, and runbooks; ensure they remain current as changes are introduced.
• Collaborate with other teams in the organization to align designs with business and compliance requirements.
• Participate in capacity planning and forecasting; ensure network can accommodate growth.
• Build automation into day-to-day operations and deployments using Ansible, Python, and Terraform.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders.

Your Future at Kyndryl

As a Senior Network Engineer on our team, you will have the chance to work on high-impact architecture initiatives that shape the foundation of our global network. This role offers broad exposure to architectural strategy, hybrid cloud design, and industry best practices for network scalability. You will help establish design standards, create the documentation that drives consistent execution, and influence technology decisions across the organization.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5–8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Strong with BGP, OSPF, VRF, and EVPL.
• Experience designing/operating multi-cloud interconnects (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, vWAN, transit gateways).
• Automation skills with Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Comfortable with data center spine/leaf concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting of routing incidents across hybrid environments.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Expertise

• Experience with observability and visualization tools (e.g., Grafana, NetBox, SolarWinds, InfluxDB/Telegraf).
• Exposure to AI-assisted troubleshooting and monitoring platforms (AI-driven log analysis, anomaly detection).
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC2) and how they impact network design and operations.
• Experience implementing segmentation and zero-trust principles in enterprise or hybrid networks.
• Understanding of firewall rule management, policy audits, and secure connectivity patterns across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Certifications such as CCNP (Enterprise, Datacenter, Security), CCIE (Enterprise, Datacenter, Security), or cloud networking credentials (Azure, AWS, GCP).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to work with a leading global IT services company.

Compensation

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $96,480 to $183,240 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills, and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city, or local minimum wage requirement. There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations: California: $106,080 to $219,840 Colorado: $96,480 to $183,240 New York City: $115,680 to $219,840 Washington: $106,080 to $201,480 Washington DC: $106,080 to $201,480 This position will be eligible for Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Kyndryl Inclusion Networks

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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Kyndryl Commitment to Diversity

Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.