Principal Network Engineer with Edge & Customer Connectivity - Remote

Job Title: Principal Network Engineer – Edge & Customer Connectivity

Location: Remote - USA

Job Type: Long term contract

  • 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.

Skills Must have

  • 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

Mandatory Skills Description

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

 Nice to have

  • Exceptional communication skills. 
  • Ability to deliver exceptional customer service with a positive attitude
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