Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Senior Staff Network Engineer

Albertsons Companies, Inc.$130K — $155K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 8-12+ years in network engineering
  • 5+ years in cloud networking (Azure preferred)
  • Expertise in routing protocols like BGP and OSPF
  • Hands-on experience with hybrid connectivity solutions such as ExpressRoute and VPN
  • Strong background in network security and firewalls for large enterprises

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable architectures for Azure and multi-cloud networks
  • Build and manage hybrid connectivity solutions
  • Lead design reviews focusing on resiliency and security
  • Oversee the entire network lifecycle from design to operation
  • Implement network automation with Terraform and CI/CD
  • Ensure high availability and performance in production networks
  • Mentor team members and lead escalation for critical incidents

Benefits

  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday
  • Health and financial well-being benefits including medical and 401k
  • Time off including vacation, holidays, and sick pay
  • Career growth and training opportunities
  • Inclusive work environment fostering diversity
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Staff Network Engineer to design, build, and operate our enterprise cloud network platform. This role focuses on Azure-first, multi-cloud (GCP/OCI) and hybrid connectivity across on-prem and cloud. You will lead complex network initiatives, improve resiliency and drive automation. You will also act as a technical leader and escalation point for critical production issues. This role directly impacts application availability, customer experience and business continuity.

Main responsibilities:
  • Cloud & Hybrid Network Architecture
    • Design scalable architectures across Azure hub-and-spoke, transit and edge VNets
    • Build hybrid connectivity using ExpressRoute, VPN, and Interconnect
    • Define standards for routing, segmentation, and traffic flow design
    • Lead design reviews to ensure resiliency, security and simplicity
  • Engineering & Delivery
    • Own full lifecycle: design 12 build 12 test 12 deploy 12 operate
    • Lead major initiatives like:
      • Cloud migrations
      • Network segmentation
      • Network Resiliency improvements
    • Validate readiness before production changes
  • Network Automation & Infrastructure as Code
    • Build automation using Terraform, Python and CI/CD pipelines
    • Standardize deployments using IaC (Infrastructure as Code)
    • Create reusable modules for:
      • VNets
      • Routing
      • Firewall policies
    • Enable self-service provisioning for other teams
  • Network Security & Zero Trust
    • Design Zero Trust architectures and segmentation strategies
    • Configure and operate:
      • Palo Alto / Fortinet firewalls
      • Private Endpoints / Private Link
      • VPN and secure access patterns
    • Work closely with security teams on:
    • Threat reduction
    • Policy enforcement
  • Performance, Reliability & Operations
    • Ensure high availability and performance across production networks
    • Lead troubleshooting for complex issues:
      • Packet drops
      • Routing inconsistencies
      • Firewalls
      • Load Balancers
    • Perform root cause analysis and drive long-term fixes
    • Implement observability:
      • Flow logs
      • Metrics
      • Packet capture insights
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
    • Mentor engineers and raise overall team capability
    • Act as L3/L4 escalation lead for critical incidents
    • Work closely with:
      • Cloud teams
      • Edge Teams
      • Security teams
      • Application teams
      • Vendors (Cisco, Microsoft, providers)

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
  • Bachelor19s degree or equivalent experience
  • 8-12+ years in network engineering
  • 5+ years in cloud networking (Azure preferred)
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Routing: BGP, OSPF
    • Networking: TCP/IP, DNS
    • Modern constructs: VXLAN, EVPN
  • Experience with hybrid connectivity:
    • ExpressRoute
    • VPN
    • Interconnect
  • Hands-on network security experience:
    • NGFWs
    • Segmentation
    • Experience with large enterprise environments


Preferred Skills:
  • IaC: Terraform, Bicep
  • Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Go
  • Cloud-native networking:
    • Private Link
    • AKS / GKE networking
  • Observability:
    • Flow logs
    • Telemetry tools
  • SASE / SSE (Zscaler, Prisma Access)
  • Multi-cloud traffic engineering
  • GitOps / automation frameworks
  • Cloud network is stable, secure and scalable
  • Fewer incidents due to proactive design and automation
  • Faster deployments using standardized architecture
  • Clear visibility into network health
  • Strong partnership across engineering and security teams
  • Azure Cloud Networking (Hub-Spoke, Transit)
  • Hybrid Connectivity & Traffic Engineering
  • Network Automation (Terraform + Python)
  • Network Security (Zero Trust, Firewalls)
  • Troubleshooting at Scale (real production issues)

Leadership Expectations:
  • Take ownership during incidents...lead with clarity and calm
  • Communicate clearly to leadership (simple and direct)
  • Learn from failures and improve systems
  • Work closely with vendors to solve complex problems

We also provide a variety of benefits including:
  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
  • Associate discounts
  • Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
  • Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
  • Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
  • An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve


About the Team

Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

About Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. Careers

Join the vibrant team at Albertsons Companies, Inc., a leading name in the retail industry, where job opportunities abound and career growth is not just a possibility but a promise. As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture that thrives on diversity, innovation, and leadership.

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At Albertsons Companies, Inc., you will be part of a dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of what a retailer can accomplish. With positions ranging from entry-level to senior management, our company offers a path for every ambitious professional eager to advance their career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted development programs and leadership training. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our comprehensive benefits package, which supports both personal and professional development. Additionally, our diversity training ensures that everyone, from interns to executives, understands and values the richness that different perspectives bring to our company.

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Innovation is at the heart of Albertsons Companies, Inc. Whether it’s through cutting-edge technology implementations in our stores or pioneering sustainability practices, our team is always at the forefront of the industry. Join us and contribute to our mission of redefining the grocery shopping experience for millions of customers nationwide.

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Our employees are our greatest asset, and we empower each one to contribute ideas that drive change and improve our operations. Albertsons Companies, Inc. is not just a company; it’s a community where each member’s input is valued and where every job role is essential to our collective success.

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