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# Principal Network Engineer

- **Company:** NSCALE, LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Ethernet, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Multi-protocol Systems, Internet Service Provider, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Network Service, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Peering, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f2d2a6ae1a2eefe6

## About the Role

Do you have experience in WAN?, * Proven experience in designing, deploying, and operating high-speed Ethernet networks, including technologies such as VLAN, LACP, MLAG, BGP, OSPF, EVPN, and VXLAN.

 * Strong knowledge of WAN technologies, including MPLS, BGP, IPSec, GRE, SD-WAN, and associated routing protocols.
 * Knowledge of HPC networking topologies, such as Fat Tree and Rail.
 * Strong proficiency in Python or Bash scripting
 * Strong Optics and hardware knowledge to assist with BOM design, * 8-10+ years of experience in a networking and infrastructure role
 * Experience delivering large-scale WAN, telecom, or data center programs (e.g., BGP, routing, capacity planning, fibre, peering)
 * Background working with cross-functional technical teams

 * Ability to work effectively with network engineers and external vendors
 * Execution excellence with proven ability to deliver complex projects
 * Strong planning, risk management, and dependency tracking skills
 * Vendor management experience working with carriers, ISPs, or infrastructure vendors.
 * Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills

## Description

The Network Engineering Team is responsible for the design, deployment, and ongoing operation of all networking services that underpin both the internal management platform and the customer-facing cloud infrastructure. This includes internet transit, WAN connectivity and DC networking. They act as a tier-3 line escalation point for the support organization.

What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities)

 * Designing, deploying and operating high-speed Ethernet-based networks
 * Working with deployment teams to ensure BOMs are correct and fit for purpose
 * Providing input into DC layout and Rack elevations, to ensure our Reference Architectures are implemented correctly
 * Automating the deployment and initial standup of multiple vendors' hardware
 * Automating the day-to-day operations of multiple vendors' hardware
 * Designing, implementing and supporting our WAN infrastructure
 * On call rotation


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