Principal Network Engineer

The Principal Network Engineer plays a key role in designing implementing and maintaining a secure highperformance and scalable network infrastructure. The role focuses on ensuring seamless network operations enhancing security and driving automation within the networking domain. This position requires deep expertise in Cisco Arista F5 HA Proxy Fortinet Palo Alto and network security alongside strong automation skills using Terraform Ansible and Python.

The Principal Network Engineer executes a range of activities using Automation Enterprise Systems Management (ESM) and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CICD) technologies delivering the of key technologies within the infrastructure landscape.

Qualifications :

Main

• Lead the design and implementation of highly available and secure network solutions that align with Entains strategic objectives and industry best practices.
• Oversee the configuration optimization and troubleshooting of network devices including routers switches firewalls load balancers and proxies.
• Provide expertlevel support and serve as an escalation point for complex networking and securityrelated issues.
• Drive automation initiatives within the networking space using Terraform Ansible and Python streamlining configuration management and deployments.
• Ensure robust network security by implementing best practices managing firewalls and overseeing compliance with security policies.
• Collaborate closely with infrastructure security and application teams to develop and execute a forwardthinking network strategy.
• Monitor and analyze network performance using advanced monitoring tools identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Lead efforts to improve disaster recovery (DR) and high availability (HA) strategies across network infrastructure.
• Establish and document network standards policies and procedures ensuring alignment with industry benchmarks.
• Stay ahead of industry trends evaluating and implementing new networking technologies to enhance performance and security.

Essential:

• Expertise in Networking Technologies: Cisco Arista Fortinet Palo Alto F5 HA Proxy.
• Network Security: Deep understanding of firewalls VPNs IDS/IPS and Zero Trust principles.
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform Ansible and Python.
• Routing & Switching: BGP OSPF VXLAN MPLS SDN.
• Load Balancing & Traffic Management: F5 HA Proxy Cloudflare.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Experience with tools like Grafana ELK Icinga Telegraf.
• Cloud Networking: Exposure to AWS Azure or GCP networking solutions.
• Incident & Change Management: Strong experience in handling major incidents and executing controlled changes.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning (BCP): Expertise in designing highly available and resilient network architectures.

Desired:

• Knowledge of container networking (Kubernetes Docker).
• Experience with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
• Familiarity with SDWAN SASE and emerging network technologies.
• Certifications such as CCNP CCIE JNCIP PCNSE or AWS Networking Specialty.

Additional Information :

• Stakeholder Engagement: Builds effective working relationships across teams.
• Collaboration: Communicates effectively with a positive impact.
• Technical Leadership: Provides mentorship and expert guidance to junior engineers.
• Agility: Quickly adapts to new technologies and evolving business needs.
• ProblemSolving: Demonstrates strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Accountability: Takes ownership and ensures highquality of network initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks ways to enhance network efficiency security and automation
  
  Salary range : 65k 85k

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime