Network Engineer 5

About the role

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast‑paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Network Engineers who are passionate about leveraging cutting‑edge open source frameworks and emerging technologies to join our team. As a Network Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation across Capital One.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design end‑to‑end connectivity systems with associated security and operational frameworks.
• Utilize software development practices to structure and design how upstream systems (e.g., deployment automation) will interact with running systems and build out end‑state configuration frameworks that are software‑adapted for deploy, change, and maintenance.
• Define and drive standards needed for implementation across vendor platforms, cloud environments and in‑house software.
• Define implementation patterns for all protocol frameworks needed at Capital One across campus, WAN/SD‑WAN, colocation facilities, data centers, cloud and SaaS‑fronted services.
• Own the architecture and lifecycle of enterprise and cloud network ecosystems, spanning connectivity, security, and automation layers.
• Develop and enforce design standards and best practices for routing, security segmentation, and inter‑cloud traffic flow.
• Lead critical incident response efforts and ensure root‑cause analysis drives durable reliability improvements.
• Partner with Cloud, Security, and SRE teams to define cross‑platform observability, telemetry, and self‑healing automation.
• Mentor and upskill engineers across the organization on advanced networking, reliability, and automation principles.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or at least 8 years of experience in network engineering, including management of network systems.
• At least 8 years of experience with routing protocols (BGP, link‑state protocols, and tunneling protocols).
• At least 8 years of experience with network encapsulation technologies (LANs, VLANs, overlay networks, and network fabrics).
• At least 8 years of experience with physical network devices.
• At least 8 years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in designing, deploying, and managing complex hybrid cloud environments, including IaaS/PaaS, and cloud efficiency.
• Deep, practical knowledge of SRE principles and methodologies focused on system reliability, availability, and performance.
• Mastery of modern observability stacks and open‑source monitoring tools for proactive alerting, trend analysis, and capacity planning.
• Expertise in managing and provisioning infrastructure through code, utilizing frameworks like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Advanced skills in container orchestration (Kubernetes), service meshes, and the broader cloud‑native ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, architecture patterns, and industry compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Professional certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP, or AWS Advanced Networking Specialty.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on solving critical network issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders or customers.
• Experience collaborating across engineering domains (security, compute, storage, cloud) to deliver resilient, performant systems.
• Experience leveraging AI‑driven tooling to automate network operations, improve network reliability and performance, or optimize network capacity and cost.

Pay

The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed by location. McLean, VA: $229,900 – $262,400 for Network Engineer 5. Plano, TX: $209,000 – $238,500 for Network Engineer 5. Candidates hired in other locations will receive the pay range associated with that location, reflected in the offer letter. This role is also eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long‑term incentives (LTI).

Benefits

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support total well‑being. Eligibility varies based on full‑ or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.