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Network Resiliency Engineer 

Dalio Family Office 

Dalio Family Office Overview:  

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The core of the DFO's culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family's commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. 

Position Summary:  

As part of the Information Technology (IT) Pillar the Network Resiliency Engineer will be responsible for designing, delivering, and maintaining diverse connectivity solutions. This role will require an emphasis on network redundancy and performance. This position will be part of a fast-paced team, priding themselves on excellent service for our clients, strong operational mindset, and creative solutioning. Success in this role requires strong hands-on networking expertise, experience with multiple ISP technologies, and the ability to troubleshoot complex connectivity issues while supporting domestic and international locations. The Network Resiliency Engineer will be required to travel domestic and internationally up to 15% of the year, often times with limited notice. 

Day-to-day responsibilities would include a combination of the following: 

• Design, deploy, and support office, residential, and specialty connectivity solutions (fiber, cable, LTE/5G, satellite). 
• Own internet redundancy, failover strategies, and performance monitoring. 
• Troubleshoot complex connectivity issues across ISP, network, and on-site infrastructure layers. 
• Ensure secure and consistent network standards across all properties. 
• Additional duties as assigned 
• Act as the IT/Connectivity lead for construction projects, from design review through cutover. 
• Partner with construction managers, architects, and electricians on: 
• Low-voltage design (IDF/MDF, conduits, pathways) 
• Demarc placement and ISP handoffs 
• Rack, UPS, and environmental requirements 
• Review drawings, submittals, and site conditions to prevent downstream issues. 
• Coordinate go-live readiness and final turnover to operations. 
• Travel internationally and domestically to various residences/offices around the world. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, attributes, and values: 

• Reliability & Ownership - Delivers dependable solutions and takes accountability for results. 
• Resiliency & Composure Under Pressure - Performs effectively during outages, incidents, and changing priorities. 
• Technical Problem Solving - Troubleshoots complex connectivity and infrastructure challenges. 
• Collaboration & Communication - Works effectively with stakeholders, vendors, and project teams. 
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning - Embraces change and continuously improves skills and solutions. 

Illustrative Benefits:     

• 100% company paid medical premiums  
• 17 company paid holidays  
• Friday summer hours  
• Monthly community happy hours  
• Hybrid work environment  
• Free catered food services for in-office days  
• Generous PTO offering   
• Casual dress code  
• 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100% match above $7,500 ($15k match limit) 
• Gym reimbursement, back up childcare services, insurance, financial, and legal services, and much more!  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field 
• CCNA, Network + or equal certifications Preferred 
• Domestic and international travel is required approximately 15% of the time
• At least 5 years of experience in network connectivity, IT infrastructure, or operations technology
• At least 2 year of strong hands-on experience with:
• ISP circuits (fiber, coax, LTE/5G, satellite)
• Network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, Wi-Fi)
• Redundancy and failover design 

Compensation: 

Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary in the range from $105,000 -$175,000 (inclusive of a merit-based bonus, dependent on years of experience, level of education obtained, as well as applicable skillset) and an excellent benefits package, including paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days based on years of service, paid sick and safe leave, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid parental time off, birth mother recovery pay, sick family member pay, parental ramp back up program, gym reimbursement and generous employer match for 401k. 

Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position. 

At the DFO, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. The DFO treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.