Job Description
Job Summary:
(Must have US Citizenship)
We are seeking a Principal Network Engineer to oversee our organization’s countrywide on-premise office and data center network infrastructure. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience with enterprise networking and enterprise server management and be both hands-on and a strong leader.
***(position involves remote work, but must be willing to travel to multiple sites for the organization) ***
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain existing enterprise network architecture, including hands-on configuration of Cisco routers, firewalls, switches, Wi-fi access points, VPN connections to third-party service providers, etc.
- Lead the design and implementation of network architecture improvements to ensure continued compliance with SOC2, PCI, state and local government regulations, availability SLAs, etc.
- Mentor junior technical staff, providing leadership and fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Support other engineering teams (e.g. virtualization, server infrastructure, database, desktop and mobile devices, application development) as required.
- Assist in budgetary planning and vendor negotiations, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service excellence.
- Operate and maintain existing enterprise network architecture, including hands-on configuration of Cisco routers, firewalls, switches, Wi-fi access points, VPN connections to third-party service providers, etc.
- Lead the design and implementation of network architecture improvements to ensure continued compliance with SOC2, PCI, state and local government regulations, availability SLAs, etc.
- Mentor junior technical staff, providing leadership and fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Support other engineering teams (e.g. virtualization, server infrastructure, database, desktop and mobile devices, application development) as required.
- Assist in budgetary planning and vendor negotiations, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service excellence.
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- At least 10 years experience managing enterprise network systems.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco equipment, such as:
- ASR, ISR, CSR routers
- ASA, Firepower/NGFW firewalls
- Nexus, Catalyst switches
- Meraki Wireless solutions
- Identity Services Engine
- Experience with Cisco DNA Center, Prime Infrastructure, Meraki Dashboard, SD-WAN.
- Demonstrable experience managing secure VPN connections to external vendors and partners.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable Skills
⦁ Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE; CompTIA Network+, Security+, Linux+; CISSP).
⦁ Cisco Unified Communications Manager
⦁ Palo Alto network equipment
⦁ Windows and Linux scripting ability (automation mindset)
Benefits
⦁ Competitive salary
⦁ Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
⦁ Retirement savings plans
⦁ Professional development opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Full-Time