Network Engineer- Security & Compliance

Network Engineers are responsible for the infrastructure that connects users to Dropbox services. This network transits traffic for all tenants of serving infrastructure, including our in-house multi-exabyte storage system (Magic Pocket), large-scale databases, edge POP infrastructure, and all user-facing services.As part of the Production Networking team, you will help manage global-scale network infrastructure while driving improvements in reliability and efficiency. You will play a key role in operating, validating, and evolving the network. Responsibilities include implementing global configuration and design changes, supporting upgrade initiatives, managing vendor escalations, and ensuring the operational integrity of production network.Key ResponsibilitiesEvolve the production network (AS19679) to support new and existing use cases that maximize product velocityLead and execute infrastructure rollout efforts across global POPs, data centers, and the backbone networkManage vendor support cases (e.g., JTAC, Cisco TAC), ensuring timely resolution and clear documentationOperate a dedicated lab and test environment to validate hardware platforms, configurations, and automation toolingDevelop and maintain practices to ensure network changes are testable and reproducible before production deploymentCollaborate cross-functionally to support network scalability, compliance, and operational consistencyRequirements3+ years of experience in a production network environment with a focus on operational executionStrong familiarity with network hardware/software platforms (e.g., Juniper, Cisco, Arista)Proficiency in core networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF/ISIS, and IPv4/IPv6Proven experience with network change operations and rollout proceduresDemonstrated ability to manage vendor escalations and coordinate support resolutionSolid understanding of large-scale network operations, including troubleshooting and lab/test validation workflowsPreferred SkillsStrong organizational and execution skills with attention to detail in structured change workflowsEffective cross-functional communication and collaboration skillsScripting ability in Python or a similar languageFamiliarity with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, NAPALM)Experience with test-driven infrastructure or validation pipelinesOriginally posted on Himalayas