The Role
Design, implement, and operate resilient network infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. Own routing (BGP/OSPF), hybrid connectivity, Juniper hardware, network automation (Terraform/Ansible), security segmentation, monitoring, capacity planning, incident response, and ISP/carrier management while collaborating with Platform, SRE, and Security teams.
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We are currently seeking a Staff Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate highly reliable network infrastructure across both cloud and on-premises environments. This role requires strong expertise in networking, cloud architectures, and network automation. You will work as a key technical contributor within the Network Engineering team, implementing architectural designs, contributing to automation initiatives, and ensuring resilient, scalable, and secure connectivity across multiple environments. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Platform Engineering, SRE, and Security teams to deliver robust network infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments
- Implement and maintain routing architectures including BGP, OSPF, route policies, and peering strategies
- Implement and manage hybrid networking including VPNs, Direct Connect, and inter-region routing
- Manage and configure Juniper networking hardware
- Develop network automation using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Implement network security controls including segmentation, firewall policies, and access management
- Participate in capacity planning, performance optimisation, and traffic analysis
- Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for network-related outages
- Manage ISP connectivity including transit providers, private circuits, and carrier relationships
What we expect
- 7+ years of experience in network engineering roles
- Relevant experience or certification (e.g. CCNP or JNCIP Data centre, Enterprise or Service provider)
- Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, routing policies, and network troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, routing, switching, and load balancing
- Hands-on experience with Juniper networking platforms (SRX Firewalls, QFX switching)
- Ability to troubleshoot layer 2 (ARP and MAC address tables as well as LACP and MC-LAG)
- Ability to troubleshoot DNS problems
- Experience with common network cabling
- Kubernetes CNI (Calico, Cilium)
Cloud & Hybrid Networking
- Experience with hybrid cloud networking including site-to-site VPNs and private connectivity (AWS Direct Connect, GCP Interconnect)
- Understanding of cloud-native networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Cloud Router)
- Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code
- Working knowledge of Terraform for network infrastructure provisioning
- Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, or similar)
Observability & Operations
- Experience implementing network monitoring and alerting systems
- Understanding of network performance metrics and logging
- Ability to create and maintain runbooks and documentation
Security
- Experience implementing network security controls and segmentation
- Understanding of firewall management and security policies
- Familiarity with network access control concepts
- Bonus Skills and Experience
- EVPN, Ability to drive to London Data Centres, Experience with RIPE, Good understanding of MANRS and RPKI, Experience with IPv6 rollout, Juniper specific knowledge and experience, Linux CLI
As a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations to identify, connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results. PR Newswire, a network of over 1.1 billion influencers, in-depth monitoring, analytics and its Brandwatch and Falcon.io social media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cision's award-winning solutions, including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud®, visit www.cision.com and follow @Cision on Twitter.
Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.
Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.
Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]
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Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in network engineering roles
- CCNP or JNCIP (Data Centre, Enterprise, or Service Provider)
- Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, routing policies, and network troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, routing, switching, and load balancing
- Hands-on experience with Juniper platforms (SRX firewalls, QFX switching)
- Ability to troubleshoot layer 2 issues (ARP, MAC tables, LACP, MC-LAG)
- Experience troubleshooting DNS problems
- Experience with common network cabling and physical layer knowledge
- Kubernetes CNI experience (Calico or Cilium)
- Hybrid cloud networking experience (site-to-site VPNs, AWS Direct Connect, GCP Interconnect)
- Experience with cloud-native networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Cloud Router)
- Infrastructure as Code experience for network provisioning (Terraform)
- Configuration management experience (Ansible or similar)
- Experience implementing network monitoring, alerting, runbooks, and performance analysis
- Experience implementing network security controls, segmentation, and firewall policy management
- EVPN, RIPE, MANRS, RPKI, IPv6 rollout experience, Linux CLI, ability to drive to London data centres
Cision Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cision and has not been reviewed or approved by Cision.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and paid holidays, including days like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, are highlighted alongside flexible or unlimited PTO and volunteer time. Feedback suggests this breadth of leave and schedule flexibility meaningfully supports work–life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered with FSA/HSA options, plus an EAP and dedicated mental‑health resources such as Headspace. Feedback suggests these health and wellbeing elements are a solid part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is available at date of hire with traditional and Roth options administered via Fidelity, with employer matching and vesting described in plan materials. Feedback suggests this provides mainstream retirement support even if not described as market‑leading.
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What We Do
Cision is a leading global provider of earned media software and services to public relations and marketing communications professionals. Cision’s software allows users to identify key influencers, craft and distribute strategic content, and measure meaningful impact. Cision has over 4,800 employees with offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
