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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Network Engineer - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Private Networks, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Data Centers, DevOps, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, Computer Network Operations, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Data Center Networking, Information Technology, Network Support, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Open Network Automation Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Cisco - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bcce1344-ab20-4eab-801d-51342194fe0b ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. * 7+ years of experience in network engineering, network operations, or enterprise infrastructure environments. * Deep expertise with enterprise routing and switching technologies, including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP. * Experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center networks. * Strong experience with cloud networking across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud, or similar environments. * Experience designing and supporting hybrid cloud connectivity solutions, VPNs, SD-WAN, and private network interconnects. * Knowledge of data center networking technologies and modern infrastructure architectures. * Experience with network security technologies, segmentation, firewalls, access controls, and secure connectivity solutions. * Experience with scripting, automation, and orchestration tools such as Python, Ansible, or similar technologies. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and project management skills. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams., * CCIE or equivalent advanced networking certification. * Experience with Cisco, Arista, next-generation firewall platforms, NAC solutions, and enterprise DDI technologies. * Experience supporting global enterprise networks with multi-region operations. * Deep expertise in SD-WAN, cloud edge networking, and network automation initiatives. * Experience with network performance monitoring, observability, and operational analytics platforms. * Experience integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud networking environments. * Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, DevOps, and network automation methodologies. * Experience mentoring engineers, establishing governance frameworks, and defining architectural standards. * Multilingual communication skills. * Proven success leading large-scale infrastructure modernization and cloud transformation initiatives. ## Description The Principal Network Engineer will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for defining network architecture, engineering standards, and strategic networking initiatives across a global enterprise environment. This role will lead the design, implementation, optimization, and governance of enterprise networking solutions spanning data centers, cloud platforms, SD-WAN, and hybrid infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence technology strategy across multiple teams and stakeholders., * Lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise network architecture across global environments. * Establish networking standards, best practices, and operational processes that support long-term business objectives. * Drive cloud networking, SD-WAN, and hybrid infrastructure modernization initiatives. * Evaluate network performance, capacity, utilization, and reliability while recommending improvements. * Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex network, infrastructure, and connectivity issues. * Oversee network maintenance, upgrades, enhancements, and lifecycle management activities. * Design and support large-scale routing, switching, WAN, LAN, wireless, and data center networking solutions. * Partner with infrastructure, cloud, security, and business teams on strategic technology initiatives. * Develop project plans, technical documentation, operational procedures, and architecture standards. * Lead vendor relationships, technology evaluations, and solution implementations. * Drive automation and orchestration initiatives that improve operational efficiency and service delivery. * Serve as an escalation point for major incidents and critical operational challenges. * Contribute to network transformation efforts involving cloud adoption, automation, and infrastructure modernization. Additional Details * Work model: hybrid 3 days onsite * Participation in an on-call rotation supporting global operations * Opportunity to lead high-visibility network transformation and modernization initiatives * Collaborate with global technology teams supporting critical business operations * Significant ownership over enterprise networking strategy, standards, and innovation ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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