Principal Network Engineer

Overview

Remote
$50 - $60
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
50% Travel

Skills

WAN
SD
Routing
OSPF
Firewall
Network Engineering
Network
Switches

Job Details

Principal Network Engineer 4 roles

Location: Remote (40% traveling)

End-Client: Carnival

Contract to Hire

Visa: Only

Must Skills:

Versa SDWAN

Nexus 9Ks

BGP routing Extensive knowledge

OSPF routing protocol

POP Sites troubleshooting

Satellite basics

Switching - VXLAN

Palo Alto

Routing Protocols OSPF, BGP

Cisco Catalyst WLCs

Aruba Wireless

Versa SDWAN

F5 Load Balancers

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or principal role.
  • Expert-level knowledge of routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP).
  • Strong experience with firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and network security tools.
  • Proficiency in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
  • Hands-on experience with SD-WAN, network automation (Python, Ansible), and monitoring tools.
  • Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIE, or AWS Advanced Networking are highly desirable.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with network virtualization (e.g., VMware NSX).
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and SASE frameworks.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.

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