Principal Network Engineer

<h3>Accountabilities:</h3><li>Design, implement, maintain, and optimize scalable, highly available enterprise network infrastructures across LAN, WAN, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments.</li><li>Provide advanced technical expertise in routing and switching technologies, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, VXLAN/EVPN, VPNs, Quality of Service (QoS), firewalls, and load balancers.</li><li>Develop, implement, and support Microsoft Azure networking and hybrid connectivity solutions, ensuring reliable communication between cloud-based and on-premises systems.</li><li>Lead complex network troubleshooting, incident management, and root-cause analysis to resolve connectivity issues, minimize service disruptions, and improve network reliability.</li><li>Contribute to network architecture design, technology assessments, infrastructure modernization, and strategic initiatives that enhance scalability, security, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Establish and maintain network engineering standards, configuration templates, architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and operational procedures.</li><li>Strengthen network security through segmentation, secure connectivity, resilient architecture, and the implementation of appropriate security controls.</li><li>Monitor network performance, capacity, and traffic patterns to identify bottlenecks, assess infrastructure requirements, and recommend optimization strategies.</li><li>Collaborate with cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, application development, and operations teams to design and implement integrated technical solutions.</li><li>Coordinate with network vendors, telecommunications carriers, and technology partners to troubleshoot issues, manage technical dependencies, and deliver effective network solutions.</li><li>Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to network engineers, promoting engineering best practices and continuous professional development.</li><li>Lead large-scale network projects throughout the full lifecycle, from requirements gathering and architectural design to implementation, testing, and operational handoff.</li><li>Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend solutions that align with business needs, security requirements, and long-term infrastructure objectives.</li><li>Support operational improvements by identifying opportunities to enhance network availability, performance, maintainability, and service quality.</li><h2>Requirements:</h2><li>
<strong>Professional experience:</strong>At least eight years of experience in enterprise networking and network security, including the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and support of complex infrastructure environments.</li><li>
<strong>Enterprise networking expertise:</strong>Strong hands-on experience with LAN/WAN architectures, data center networking, SD-WAN, cloud networking, and hybrid infrastructure.</li><li>
<strong>Routing and switching:</strong>Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols and technologies, particularly BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN/EVPN, VPNs, and QoS.</li><li>
<strong>Cloud networking:</strong>Practical experience implementing and supporting Microsoft Azure networking or equivalent networking solutions on major cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.</li><li>
<strong>Network security:</strong>Strong understanding of firewalls, network segmentation, secure connectivity, load balancing, and infrastructure resilience.</li><li>
<strong>Hardware and monitoring tools:</strong>Experience working with enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network monitoring and diagnostic tools.</li><li>
<strong>Troubleshooting and incident management:</strong>Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex connectivity problems, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable technical solutions.</li><li>
<strong>Technical leadership:</strong>Experience leading network engineering initiatives, coordinating complex projects, making architectural recommendations, and guiding technical teams.</li><li>
<strong>Infrastructure design and documentation:</strong>Ability to develop network architectures, configuration standards, technical diagrams, and comprehensive documentation that supports consistent operations.</li><li>
<strong>Analytical and problem-solving skills:</strong>Strong capacity to assess technical requirements, interpret network performance data, identify risks, and make sound engineering decisions.</li><li>
<strong>Communication and collaboration:</strong>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and external partners.</li><li>
<strong>Project management:</strong>Ability to manage multiple technical priorities, coordinate implementation activities, and deliver network projects from initial design through production deployment.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred certifications:</strong>CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent networking certifications are highly desirable. Microsoft Azure networking certifications, AWS or Google Cloud networking certifications, and other relevant networking or cybersecurity credentials are also advantageous.</li><li>
<strong>Independent working style:</strong>Ability to take ownership of complex technical challenges, exercise sound judgment, and provide expert guidance in a remote working environment.</li><h2>Benefits:</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive compensation:</strong>Annual salary range of<strong>$100,000–$135,000</strong>, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, certifications, internal equity, and market considerations.</li><li>
<strong>Remote work flexibility:</strong>Full-time remote position based in the United States.</li><li>
<strong>Comprehensive benefits package:</strong>Access to an employee benefits program, with specific coverage and eligibility details determined by the employer.</li><li>
<strong>Professional development:</strong>Opportunities to expand technical expertise, pursue relevant certifications, and stay current with evolving networking and cloud technologies.</li><li>
<strong>Technical leadership opportunities:</strong>Influence network architecture, guide infrastructure modernization, and mentor engineering professionals.</li><li>
<strong>Meaningful technical challenges:</strong>Work on complex enterprise networking and security initiatives with opportunities to improve infrastructure reliability, scalability, and performance.</li><li>
<strong>Collaborative work environment:</strong>Partner with multidisciplinary teams and technology specialists to develop and implement effective technical solutions.</li><li>
<strong>Career growth:</strong>Build on your expertise through strategic projects, advanced technical responsibilities, and opportunities to contribute to long-term infrastructure planning.</li><li>
<strong>Employee-focused culture:</strong>Join a professional environment that emphasizes employee development, collaboration, customer service, and continuous learning.</li>