Principal/Lead Network Engineer – SAP RISE

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Create comprehensive enterprise network architecture that links on-premises data centers, corporate offices, distribution centers, and Azure SAP RISE infrastructure.

• Design Azure VNets, utilizing hub-and-spoke or Azure Virtual WAN topologies, including NSGs, route tables, Azure Firewall/NVA placement, and private DNS zones.

• Establish private connectivity via Azure ExpressRoute and/or site-to-site VPN as a backup solution.

• Implement SAP RISE cross-VNet and cross-tenant connectivity in collaboration with SAP’s RISE delivery team.

• Enhance network performance for SAP GUI, Fiori, RFC/BAPI, IDoc, BW, and database replication traffic.

• Design hybrid DNS resolution and ensure secure network segmentation.

• Create network connectivity solutions for SAP integration points and end-user access.

• Develop high-availability and disaster-recovery network architectures.

• Formulate phased network migration plans aligned with SAP RISE migration cycles.

• Construct proof-of-concept and pilot network environments.

• Specify and implement network acceptance criteria and performance testing.

• Write cutover runbooks and rollback procedures.

• Lead network war-room initiatives during go-live weekends.

• Oversee the decommissioning of legacy network paths post-migration.

• Manage the network workstream, providing status updates and addressing risks, issues, and decisions.

• Collaborate with teams across SAP RISE, Azure, security, infrastructure, Basis, functional areas, and development.

• Coordinate with vendors, carriers, ExpressRoute providers, and Azure support services.

• Establish network governance and operational standards.

• Propel network automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.

• Offer technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or a related field.

• Over 10 years of experience in progressively senior network engineering positions.

• Extensive knowledge in networking, encompassing cloud networking, SD-WAN, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture.

• Possession of leadership certifications or relevant experience, such as TOGAF, ITIL, or PMP.

• Outstanding communication and leadership abilities.

• Experience in team management and fostering relationships with individuals at various organizational levels.

• Proven track record of launching and delivering IT projects within budget and on schedule.

• Practical experience in large-scale environments and optimizing business processes.

• Demonstrated capability to lead change, make calculated decisions, and pursue ongoing improvement.

• Proficient in effective oral and written communication with customers, colleagues, and management.

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Excellent presentation capabilities.

• Ability to build relationships with vendors, negotiate terms, and manage vendor deliverables.

• Solid project management skills, including resource deployment and management of multiple diverse projects in a cross-functional setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care.

• Backup dependent care.

• Adoption assistance.

• Infertility coverage.

• Family building support.

• Behavioral health solutions.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid caregiver leave.

• Training programs.

• Professional development resources.

• Mentorship programs.

• Employee resource groups.

• Volunteer activities.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the employment process.