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

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

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