Managing Network Principal

About the Role

We’re looking for a visionary technical leader to shape the future of our global network infrastructure. As the Managing Network Principal, you’ll lead a talented team responsible for building and scaling secure, high-performance networks that power our digital medical products. You’ll combine deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to drive innovation, automation, and compliance across on-premises and multi-cloud environments.

This is an opportunity to influence enterprise architecture, set technical direction, and lead a culture of operational excellence that directly impacts patient-driven technologies around the world.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Inspire

• Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing Network Engineering and Operations team.
• Define and deliver the long-term roadmap for network automation, performance, and reliability.
• Champion innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Manage vendors, contracts, and budgets to support strategic growth.

Architect & Evolve

• Design and deploy enterprise-grade network solutions across engineering, QA, DevOps, security, and data environments.
• Provide expert consultation on network architecture, scalability, and security design.

Automate & Optimize

• Lead the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD.
• Automate network operations to reduce manual work and improve efficiency.
• Oversee lifecycle management of firewalls, load balancers, proxies, routers, and switches across on-prem and cloud platforms.

Connect the Clouds

• Design and manage secure hybrid networking across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Ensure performance, standardization, and compliance in all cloud configurations.

Monitor & Protect

• Implement observability tools (Thousand Eyes, Kentik, SolarWinds, Prometheus) for complete visibility across the network.
• Ensure top-tier performance, alerting, and incident response.
• Partner with InfoSec and Compliance to uphold HIPAA, FDA, FIPS 140-2, and GxP standards.

Drive Excellence

• Define and track KPIs for uptime, reliability, and response metrics.
• Lead root cause analyses and continuous improvement for all network events.

What You Bring

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field required.

• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in network engineering and IT infrastructure, with at least 3–5 years leading technical teams in a regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices).

• Demonstrated experience architecting and managing enterprise and cloud networks in compliance with FDA, HIPAA, and GxP requirements.

• Expertise in network automation (IaC), observability, and security practices.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Cisco: CCNP, CCIE

• Cloud: AWS/GCP/Azure Networking Specialty

• Security: CISSP

• Project/Process: PMP, ITIL Foundation

Technical Proficiency:

• Deep knowledge of enterprise networking (routing, switching, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).

• Hands-on experience with firewalls (Cisco Firepower), load balancers (Citrix Netscaler, F5), proxies, and VPNs.

• Advanced skills in AWS, GCP, Azure networking services.

• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, Bash, etc.).

• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (FIPS 140-2, GxP, FDA validation).

Leadership & Communication:

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams.

• Track record of managing cross-functional projects and driving strategic outcomes.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, documentation, and visual design abilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.

 

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.