Staff Network Engineer

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Staff Network Engineer designs, implements, and operates Waystar’s enterprise network infrastructure with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking and hybrid connectivity. This is a hands-on Staff Individual Contributor role with direct ownership of architecture, implementation, and ongoing operations.
The role serves as a technical authority for scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, partnering closely with Security, Cloud Platform, Operations, and Engineering teams to influence standards and delivery.
This position may support internal and external, client-facing initiatives in collaboration with Professional Services and Outsourcing functions in support of solution delivery and implementation.
The role participates in a week-at-a-time on-call rotation, providing escalation support for complex network issues across on-premises and cloud environments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Google Cloud Network Architecture & Engineering (Primary)

• Architect and implement enterprise-scale GCP network designs including VPC architecture (including Shared VPC where applicable), subnets/IP strategy, routing, and segmentation.
• Design and operate hybrid connectivity patterns using Cloud Interconnect and/or Cloud VPN, including dynamic routing (BGP) and high availability/resiliency.
• Implement and govern GCP network security controls (firewall policy, segmentation, and platform-native protections such as Cloud Armor where relevant).
• Establish operational observability and troubleshooting practices using GCP-native networking telemetry (e.g., flow logs/insights and network operations tooling).

Infrastructure as Code & Automation (Terraform Required)

• Build and maintain Terraform for GCP network infrastructure (VPCs, routes, Cloud Router, NAT, firewall policy), emphasizing reusable modules, reviewable changes, and safe rollouts.
• Partner with platform/DevOps teams to integrate network IaC into CI/CD workflows and governance (standards, validations, drift detection, and documentation).

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 8–10+ years of progressive network engineering experience in large‑scale enterprise environments, with demonstrated success operating at a senior, lead, or architectural level.
• Deep expertise designing and operating complex network architectures across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and on‑premises environments, including routing, segmentation, and high‑availability hybrid connectivity.
• Proven experience applying infrastructure as code (Terraform required) to network platforms, including standards, automation, and safe change management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Security, Cloud Platform, DevOps, and Engineering teams, including participation in delivery‑oriented and client‑facing initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate technical designs, tradeoffs, and risks to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience participating in on‑call or escalation rotations for critical infrastructure environments.
• Cloud networking or relevant industry certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Professional Network Engineer, CCNP/CCIE) are preferred but not required.

ABOUT WAYSTAR

Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.

Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers.  We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.

Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Tw