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Job Summary:  We are looking for an experienced and strategic Principal Network Engineer to lead our enterprise networking team. You will be the go-to expert for designing, implementing, and securing large-scale network infrastructure. If you have deep technical knowledge, leadership skills, and a passion for innovation in networking, this role is for you.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement highly available, secure, and scalable network architectures across LAN/WAN, data center, and cloud.
• Lead end-to-end execution of network transformation projects, including SD-WAN, cloud integration, and data center migrations.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution for major network incidents (P1/P2) and performance issues.
• Collaborate with InfoSec and IT teams to implement network security policies and Zero Trust models.
• Mentor and guide senior/junior network engineers; promote best practices and technical excellence.
• Manage vendor relationships, hardware/software procurement, and budget forecasts.
• Implement monitoring tools and provide executive-level reporting on network health and risks.

Technical Expertise Expected:

Core Networking

• Deep understanding of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, STP, HSRP/VRRP
• Strong IPv4/IPv6 skills, route redistribution, MPLS, QoS
• Experience with enterprise-grade switches and routers (Cisco, Juniper, Arista)

Network Security

• Hands-on with Cisco ASA, Firepower, Palo Alto, Fortinet
• Implementation of IPSec/SSL VPNs, ACLs, NAC (Cisco ISE/Aruba ClearPass)
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, segmentation, and certificate-based access (PKI)

Cloud & Hybrid Networking

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking (VPCs, ExpressRoute, Transit Gateway)
• Site-to-site VPN, cloud firewalls, load balancers, and private link setups

Automation & Scripting

• Skilled in Python, Ansible, and Terraform for network automation and orchestration
• Familiarity with REST APIs, NETCONF, and Cisco NSO

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Tools: Wireshark, NetFlow, SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix, Splunk
• Expertise in RCA, performance tuning, SNMP/syslog management

Architecture & Standards

• Experience with Cisco Validated Designs (CVDs), ITIL, and TOGAF frameworks
• Compliance awareness (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA)
• Proficient in documentation tools (Visio, Lucidchart)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a relevant field.
• 10+ years in networking roles, with 3+ years in a leadership or principal capacity.
• CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent certifications highly preferred.

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