Principal Network Engineer – Edge & Customer Connectivity (Contract - Remote)

We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Network Engineer to serve as a senior technical authority within the Edge & Customer Connectivity organization. The role will lead the architecture, engineering, governance, and strategic direction of large-scale enterprise connectivity services, with a strong focus on B2B connectivity, WAN architecture, secure partner integrations, and network modernization.

• Architect and govern enterprise B2B connectivity solutions and secure partner integrations.
• Design and optimize IPsec VPN, WAN, MPLS, Internet, and cloud connectivity solutions.
• Lead architecture and design reviews and provide technical approval for major network initiatives.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex VPN, routing, WAN, and connectivity issues.
• Define engineering standards, architecture patterns, and operational best practices.
• Lead critical incident troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and permanent corrective actions.
• Drive network modernization, automation, resiliency, and scalability initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and develop implementation strategies.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across engineering and operations teams.
• Partner with vendors, service providers, architects, and leadership on long-term network strategy.

• Mandatory Skills:
• Cisco Networking
• Enterprise Network Architecture
• B2B Connectivity
• IPsec / IKEv2 VPN
• BGP
• WAN
• Routing & Switching
• NAT
• VRF
• Network Security
• Network Troubleshooting
• Network Architecture & Governance
• Technical Leadership
• Enterprise AI Tools

• 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience within large-scale Cisco environments, with expert-level knowledge of routing, switching, and security technologies.
• Advanced expertise in IPsec/IKEv2 VPN architecture, including static and route-based VPNs, B2B partner connectivity, BGP, NAT, and VRF segmentation.
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering initiatives from architecture through implementation, establish enterprise engineering standards, troubleshoot complex multi-vendor environments, and provide technical leadership and mentoring.
• Strong executive-level communication and ability to operate independently on highly complex assignments are required.
• Resources are also expected to consistently use enterprise-approved AI tools, including GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and approved GenAI platforms, to enhance engineering, documentation, analysis, and delivery workflows.
• CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent expert-level experience. Strong knowledge of Cisco ISR, ASR, Catalyst, and Nexus, as well as experience with Arista switching and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with Python-based network automation, Azure and AWS networking, Visio and advanced technical documentation, global engineering teams, and large-scale network transformation initiatives.
• Experience within healthcare, government, or other highly regulated enterprise environments is preferred.