Sr. Network Engineer

Alternate Locations: Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid Preferred : Preferred employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 74639

The Role at a Glance

Lincoln Financial is seeking a highly motivated hands-on technical individual to join our Network Delivery Operations Team. You will play an integral part in deploying, operating, and scaling the network infrastructure that provides high availability, performance, and security. In this position you will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for a variety of technologies during projects, day to day deliverables and the triaging of complex problems.You will work with the Architecture and Engineering Team providing feedback on future designs in LAN/WAN, Data Center services, Security, IPsec B2B, remote access VPN and voice utilizing the following technologies: Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco ISE, Cisco Wireless, Infoblox DDI, F5 Load Balancers, and Palo Alto Firewalls.

What you'll be doing

• Functioning as a subject matter expert for assigned technologies and act as a technical escalation point for network staff.

• Implementing and supporting Cisco ISE services.

• Implementing and supporting Cisco Wireless infrastructure.

• Implementing, monitoring, and supporting Cisco (IOS & NX-OS) Routing and Switching for our regional Data Centers and multi-site enterprise environment.

• Developing, Maintaining, and supporting Palo Alto firewalls to ensure optimal performance and security.

• Managing AWS and Azure AD networking services.

• Managing Proxy services and PAC utilization.

• Providing advanced level support for customer network related issues. (Enterprise network, Data Center, remote VPN connectivity, IPSEC B2B, cloud networking services AWS and Azure AD, DNS, and ISP carrier related issues).

• Analyzing utilization of network tools to investigate and remediate pending network issues for internal and inter-site connectivity issues working with the appropriate teams to resolve all issues.

• Creating and maintaining detailed documentation and diagrams for the network infrastructure.

• Identifying areas of opportunity to bolster resiliency, redundancy, and security and be able to develop and coordinate plans to implement those recommendations.

What we’re looking for

Must-Haves:

• 4 Year/bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (5-7+ years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) in Enterprise IP Network and Network Security architecture, design, and implementation as related to network technologies, solutions, services and infrastructure that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position including the following technologies

• Cisco IP Network and Network Security Solutions and infrastructure, BGP routing design and implementation

• Cisco Nexus, Cisco ACI, Cisco UCS, WAN / IP Addressing /SDN designs and implementations

• Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Identity Services Engine (ISE) solutions and infrastructure

• Symantec (Bluecoat) Forward Proxy and Checkpoint Firewall, Intrusion Detection/Prevention

• BigIP F5 LTM and GTM infrastructure System Engineer – 10.x, 11.x or 13.x

• Internet connectivity design, Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) technologies and solutions

• Checkpoint Firewalls and or Palo Alto Firewalls

• Should have knowledge of Visio, Microsoft: Word, Excel, PPT, and Outlook

• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies as industry trends dictate, such as SD-WAN, Spine/Leaf, and automation pipelines

Nice to haves:

• BigIP F5 GTM & LTM System Engineer (10.x, 11.x or 13.x)

• Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) – Routing and Switching or Data Center

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Routing and Switching or Data Center

• Symantec (Bluecoat) Certified Specialist (SCS)

• Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer (PACNSE)

• Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE)

• Infoblox Core DDI Advanced Troubleshooting (CDAT)

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through July 22, 2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

PTO/parental leave

Competitive 401K and employee benefits

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Work arrangements that work for you

Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $93,300 - $169,700 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

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Lincoln Financial is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling .

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