Senior Network Engineer

We’re looking for a Network Engineer to join a modern infrastructure and connectivity environment in an enterprise banking setup.

This role is not only about traditional network operations. The main focus is on building, improving, and operating network infrastructure with a strong automation and DevOps mindset. You’ll work with data center, on-prem, edge connectivity, cloud interconnects, firewalls, observability, and infrastructure changes managed through controlled and auditable processes.

The environment is regulated, so reliability, documentation, change management, auditability, and security-by-design are very important. You’ll work closely with Cloud Platform, Security, and product teams to make sure network services are stable, secure, and ready to support business-critical systems.

Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Latvia or connect with colleagues at our Riga office.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and improve enterprise network infrastructure across data center, on-prem, and edge connectivity environments
• Work with network automation and Network-as-Code practices using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and/or Python
• Manage infrastructure changes through Git-based workflows, peer reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and controlled deployment processes
• Support plan/apply separation, policy checks, rollback scenarios, and audit evidence for infrastructure changes
• Work with firewall technologies, including FortiGate and Palo Alto
• Support automated firewall rule lifecycle management, including reviews, attestations, cleanup, and rule optimization
• Work with edge and interconnect networking, including routing to and from cloud environments
• Coordinate with cloud platform teams on connectivity, routing, and integration topics
• Apply security-by-design principles across network architecture and operations
• Contribute to segmentation, Zero Trust, NAC, and perimeter protection initiatives
• Improve network observability and reliability using monitoring, NetFlow, alerting, and incident response practices
• Support incident handling, post-incident reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement
• Work in line with change management, audit, compliance, and operational resilience requirements
• Collaborate closely with Security, Cloud Platform, infrastructure, and product teams

Requirements

• Strong experience in enterprise networking, including data center, on-prem, and edge connectivity
• Hands-on experience with Network-as-Code or network automation
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and/or Python
• Experience with Git-based workflows, peer reviews, and controlled infrastructure changes
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes
• Understanding of plan/apply separation, policy checks, rollback, and audit evidence
• Strong firewall background, especially with FortiGate and Palo Alto
• Experience with firewall rule lifecycle management, including reviews, attestations, and cleanup
• Experience with routing, edge networking, and interconnectivity with cloud environments
• Understanding of security-by-design principles
• Knowledge of segmentation, Zero Trust, NAC, and perimeter protection concepts
• Experience with network observability and reliability practices
• Knowledge of NetFlow, monitoring, alerting, incident response, and post-incident reviews
• Experience working in regulated environments with change management, audit, and compliance requirements
• Strong documentation and collaboration skills
• Ability to work closely with Cloud Platform, Security, infrastructure, and product teams
• Good English communication skills
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Experience with Cloudflare, including DNS, WAF, DDoS protection, and Zero Trust
• Experience in financial services, banking, or other highly regulated industries
• Familiarity with DORA, ECB-style operational resilience, or network control requirements

We offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years.
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies.
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact.
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices.
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life.
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.
• Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.

Salary range €3.2K-€5K gross, based on your experience and interview results.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 150+ talented innovators in 4 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.