Network Engineer

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.

About the role

As part of the Information Technology (IT) Pillar, the Network Resiliency Engineer will design, deliver, and maintain diverse connectivity solutions with an emphasis on network redundancy and performance. This role is part of a fast-paced team focused on excellent service, strong operational execution, and creative problem-solving. The position requires strong hands-on networking expertise, experience with multiple ISP technologies, and the ability to troubleshoot complex connectivity issues across domestic and international locations. Travel (up to 15% of the year, often with limited notice) is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support office, residential, and specialty connectivity solutions (fiber, cable, LTE/5G, satellite).
• Own internet redundancy, failover strategies, and performance monitoring.
• Troubleshoot complex connectivity issues across ISP, network, and on-site infrastructure layers.
• Ensure secure and consistent network standards across all properties.
• Act as the IT/Connectivity lead for construction projects, from design review through cutover.
• Partner with construction managers, architects, and electricians on:
  • Low-voltage design (IDF/MDF, conduits, pathways)
  • Demarc placement and ISP handoffs
  • Rack, UPS, and environmental requirements
• Review drawings, submittals, and site conditions to prevent downstream issues.
• Coordinate go-live readiness and final turnover to operations.
• Travel internationally and domestically to various residences/offices around the world.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.
• CCNA, Network+, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in network connectivity, IT infrastructure, or operations technology.
• At least 2 years of strong hands-on experience with:
  • ISP circuits (fiber, coax, LTE/5G, satellite)
  • Network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, Wi-Fi)
  • Redundancy and failover design
• Domestic and international travel required (approximately 15% of the time).

Skills

• Reliability & Ownership: Delivers dependable solutions and takes accountability for results.
• Resiliency & Composure Under Pressure: Performs effectively during outages, incidents, and changing priorities.
• Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots complex connectivity and infrastructure challenges.
• Collaboration & Communication: Works effectively with stakeholders, vendors, and project teams.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Embraces change and continuously improves skills and solutions.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical premiums
• 17 company-paid holidays
• Friday summer hours
• Monthly community happy hours
• Hybrid work environment
• Free catered food services for in-office days
• Generous PTO offering (15–25 days based on years of service)
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Casual dress code
• 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100% match above $7,500 (up to $15k match limit)
• Gym reimbursement
• Backup childcare services
• Insurance, financial, and legal services
• Paid parental time off, birth mother recovery pay, sick family member pay, and parental ramp-back program

Pay

Competitive salary in the range of $105,000–$175,000 (inclusive of a merit-based bonus, dependent on experience, education, and skillset).