Network Engineer I

Network Engineer I:

Are you ready for a compelling experience in this dynamically changing travel industry? Join our connectivity team and design and develop network solutions and collaborate with many fun people along the way. We focus on network technologies needed to connect Expedia Group services to the world by enabling internal and external partners with easily consumable, automated, secure, and resilient connectivity solutions. We use skillsets in cloud and enterprise network infrastructure, in network modeling and troubleshooting frameworks, and in development languages supporting network infrastructure as code to drive business outcomes. Our team offers an outstanding blend of core experience and niche skills in their areas of expertise.

The Network Engineer develops, maintains, and supports data center and cloud network Infrastructure. In this role, we provide network support including operation, release management and request fulfillment for network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.

What you will do:

• Operate and support global network and related security services and will resolve system and network issues and outages.

• This will involve maintenance and administration of all production network equipment.

• This position will directly engage with the site reliability teams and with internal customers.

• May be preparing network diagrams and maintaining equipment lists using automation where possible to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Should be able to communicate well with vendors and partners to build relationships as you work through technical scenarios.

• This role will work as a supporting team member and exercise reasonable judgment while providing clear documentation of activities and accomplishments.

• One of the major themes we are focusing on involves network automation and orchestration to increase speed and preserve consistency in our network connectivity solutions.

• This could involve automation of network circuit provisioning, switch baselines, routing protocol convergence improvements and network overlay technologies.

• Can configure enterprise or service provider grade network hardware with some assistance.

• Ability to review and improve processes and procedures.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering field or related technical field; or Equivalent related professional experience

• 1 year of experience in network engineering.

• Basic skills in routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, MPBGP, ISIS, MPLS).

• General understanding of physical and virtual network technologies and how they interoperate.

• Basic knowledge of models used to show network state and for configuration (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow, IPFIX, Netconf, Restconf, gRPC).

• Able to configure, operate, and automate cloud IaaS networks with minimal assistance (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Has basic understanding in at least one software development language (e.g., Python, Java).

• Experience reviewing system configuration settings/policies.

• Experience working in operational environments following ITIL, industry standards, frameworks, and reference architectures.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills (technical and non-technical).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multi-task and handle competing and conflicting priorities.

• Ability to work overtime to include nights and weekends.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, CCNP, AWS Foundational). Professional-level certifications a plus.

• Software defined network experience.

• Network scripting background using languages such as Python and JavaScript.

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $69,000.00 to $96,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $110,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience.  Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits. 

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.