Title:- Principal Network Engineer
Location:- Livermore, CA (Onsite)
Duration:- Direct Hire.
Visa:- USC/GC.
No C2C
The Principal Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of complex, enterprise-scale network infrastructures across on-premise and hybrid Azure Cloud environments. This role emphasizes expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, Meraki SD-WAN, routing/switching, F5 load balancing, and network architecture for multi-datacenter setups. The ideal candidate will have 8-10+ years of experience, particularly in highly regulated industries like finance or government.
Key responsibilities include leading network architecture design, ensuring high availability and security, and optimizing performance across hybrid environments. The role demands deep knowledge of Azure networking (VPN, ExpressRoute), network automation, disaster recovery, and compliance with regulations such as PCI, SOX, and GDPR.
Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, BGP, OSPF, IPSec/SSL VPNs, and network monitoring tools like SolarWinds is essential. Strong proficiency in SD-WAN (Meraki), F5 LTM/GTM, and secure connectivity between cloud and on-premise systems is also required. Experience with AWS/GCP networking, network automation, and SDN is preferred.
Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, and Azure Networking are highly valued. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership, mentoring, and driving continuous improvement in network operations and security.