Principal Network Engineer

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities.

KKR's Technology team is responsible for building and supporting the firm's technological foundation. Technology is regarded as a key business enabler at KKR and is an important accelerator for global scale and business process transformation. We drive a culture of excellence through efficient workflow automation, the democratization of data, and the strategic implementation of emerging technologies to consistently serve our business needs.

KKR is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to join our Americas-based Global Network Engineering team in New York or Boston. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can design, implement, and oversee KKR's global networking infrastructure spanning 44 offices worldwide, multiple datacenters, and cloud points of presence across EMEA, APAC, and North America.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a technical lead and people manager, guiding a team of engineers while remaining hands-on with architecture, design, and implementation.
• Design, build, and manage global enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Architect and maintain both underlay and overlay network solutions.
• Implement and manage secure LAN/WAN/SDWAN, data center, and cloud network connectivity across global sites.
• Partner with Information Security to translate policy and requirements into compliant network designs.
• Manage and optimize network performance, monitoring, and resilience across all regions.
• Oversee carrier relationships, procurement, and local connectivity across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
• Provide Tier III escalation support for complex network and connectivity issues.
• Drive adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or equivalent tooling for network provisioning and management.
• Implement and support network security controls.
• Contribute to global architecture standards and documentation for networking and security operations.
• Stay current with industry trends in software-defined networking, automation, and network security.
• Participate in after-hours/on-call rotation for critical network operations.

Qualifications include:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, including global environments.
• Proven experience as a people manager.
• Deep understanding of traditional and modern software-defined networking architectures.
• Expertise with Cisco networking technologies.
• Proficiency in AWS networking and familiarity with Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.
• Strong network security acumen.
• Experience designing and operating global networks.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred certifications: CCNP or higher, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.

This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Base Salary Range: $200,000 - $235,000 USD

This is the expected annual base salary range for this Boston-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Base Salary Range: $200,000 - $235,000 USD

KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.