IT Principal Network Engineer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
50% Travel

Skills

versa
SDWAN
Nexsus
BGP
OSPF
ARUBA
Palo Alto
Cloud

Job Details

IT Principal Network Engineer - Remote

Location- REMOTE!

C2H - Only W2 or 1099

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

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Required Qualifications:

  • Min 12 to 15 Years of experience with at least 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.
  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIE, or AWS Advanced Networking are highly desirable.

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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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