Principal Network Engineer
Core
Define and own network architecture and multi-year roadmap across on-prem and AWS, including routing, switching, VPN, firewall, and cloud networking infrastructure.
Role type
Principal Network Engineer (Cloud & On-Prem)
Builds
Enterprise network infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Meraki, Palo Alto) supporting microservices and container-based environments
Domain
Healthcare Technology / Cloud Networking
Required skills
Enterprise network architecture, AWS networking (VPC, Transit Gateway), Kubernetes networking, Network automation (IaC, Terraform, Python, Ansible), Security compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI), Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPN/IPSec, Incident management, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Palo Alto Networks (Panorama, GlobalProtect), Cisco Meraki, Service mesh, CNI, Kubernetes networking internals, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, PCNSE, CCNP/CCIE
Technologies
AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Python, Ansible, Meraki, Palo Alto, BGP, OSPF, IPSec, DNS, SNMP
Responsibilities
Define network architecture and roadmap, Drive network-as-code and automation, Establish network design standards and guardrails, Lead evaluation of new network products, Lead architecture for complex initiatives (site build-outs, cloud migrations), Serve as final technical escalation point, Design observability and monitoring strategy, Mentor network and systems staff, Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, Participate in on-call rotation
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
