Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Join our team as a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead and support high-impact networking and infrastructure initiatives across MSK. This role blends technical strategy with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment. You'll need a strong foundation in networking, the drive to take ownership, and the adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization.

Role Overview

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of MSK’s network infrastructure including routing, wireless, and (ideally) optical networking.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on enterprise networking systems, ensuring scalable and secure solutions.
• Manage infrastructure implementation projects and upgrades across multiple departments and platforms.
• Provide high-level troubleshooting and resolution of complex networking and infrastructure issues.
• Configure and administer network components to support end-user needs and system functionality.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to align infrastructure with operational goals.
• Coordinate integration testing, system validation, and post-implementation support activities.
• Document system architecture, technical specifications, and configuration guidelines for knowledge sharing and support continuity.
• Play a critical role in onboarding, helping to navigate the organization’s structure and internal processes effectively.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure engineering with a strong focus on networking.
• Advanced Cisco certification (e.g., CCNP or CCIE) strongly preferred.
• Hands-on industry experience with network routing, design, wireless, and ideally optical technologies.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Core Skills

• Strong grasp of networking fundamentals and ability to work as a generalist across multiple areas.
• Ownership mindset with a go-getter mentality—takes initiative and drives issues to resolution.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats and working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Clear communicator with the ability to build relationships and navigate new organizational structures.

Additional Information

• Pay Range: $164,100.00-$270,900.00
• Schedule: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM EST, Monday – Friday with flexibility as needed
• Location: Hybrid; 3-4 times a week at either NYC or NJ site

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Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure engineering with a strong focus on networking
• Hands-on industry experience with network routing, design, wireless, and ideally optical technologies
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Strong grasp of networking fundamentals and ability to work as a generalist across multiple areas
• Ownership mindset with a go-getter mentality—takes initiative and drives issues to resolution
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats and working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Clear communicator with the ability to build relationships and navigate new organizational structures
• Schedule: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM EST, Monday – Friday with flexibility as needed

Benefits

• Pay Range: $164,100.00-$270,900.00

Responsibilities

• This role blends technical strategy with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment
• You'll need a strong foundation in networking, the drive to take ownership, and the adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization
• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of MSK’s network infrastructure including routing, wireless, and (ideally) optical networking
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on enterprise networking systems, ensuring scalable and secure solutions
• Manage infrastructure implementation projects and upgrades across multiple departments and platforms
• Provide high-level troubleshooting and resolution of complex networking and infrastructure issues
• Configure and administer network components to support end-user needs and system functionality
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to align infrastructure with operational goals
• Coordinate integration testing, system validation, and post-implementation support activities
• Document system architecture, technical specifications, and configuration guidelines for knowledge sharing and support continuity
• Play a critical role in onboarding, helping to navigate the organization’s structure and internal processes effectively