About this role
Principal Network Engineer – Edge & Customer Connectivity
Project description
Join Our Team: Innovating Health Care with Cutting-Edge Technology
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.
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.
Skills
- Must have
Mandatory Skills:
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Cisco Networking
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Enterprise Network Architecture
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B2B Connectivity
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IPsec / IKEv2 VPN
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BGP
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WAN
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Routing & Switching
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NAT
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VRF
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Network Security
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Network Troubleshooting
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Network Architecture & Governance
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Technical Leadership
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Enterprise AI Tools
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Mandatory
Skills
Description
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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.
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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.
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Nice to have
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Exceptional communication skills.
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Ability to deliver exceptional customer service with a positive attitude.
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Other
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Languages
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English: C1 Advanced
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Senior
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Remote United States, United States of America
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Req. VR-125462
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IT Infrastructure Engineering
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Cross Industry Solutions