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# Associate Principal, Network Engineering

- **Company:** REQUEST TECHNOLOGY
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Apple IOS, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco IOS, Complex Networks, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Forensics, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, Nx-os, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Firepower, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b3416410-4be3-488a-b7fc-d9eb312f72ee

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in network infrastructure engineering, administration, operations, or architecture
 * Strong enterprise networking background with hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, and/or IS-IS
 * Advanced Cisco networking experience across IOS, NX-OS, IOS-XR, and FTD
 * Strong Cisco FTD / Firepower / Next-Generation Firewall experience is highly important for this position
 * Experience with Cisco ACI and enterprise routing/switching
 * Strong troubleshooting skills, including packet capture and network traffic analysis
 * Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure connectivity in hybrid environments
 * Strong communication, presentation, project management, and mentoring skills
 * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical teams

Preferred

 * Python, Ansible, GitHub, or similar network automation experience
 * CCNP, CCDP, or equivalent experience
 * AWS, Azure, or other relevant cloud certifications
 * AWS networking, security, or architecture experience

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Principal, Network Engineering to support and help evolve enterprise network infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments. This is a hands-on senior network engineering role focused on network architecture, routing/switching, Cisco FTD / Next-Generation Firewall, Cisco ACI, and hybrid cloud connectivity.

What You'll Do

 * Design, implement, administer, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments
 * Manage the network infrastructure lifecycle, including deployment, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting
 * Provide hands-on administration and support of Cisco FTD / Next-Generation Firewall platforms
 * Support Cisco IOS, NX-OS, IOS-XR, and Cisco ACI environments
 * Work with routing and networking technologies including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, WAN/LAN, VPN, IPAM, and DNS
 * Support connectivity across AWS/Azure hybrid cloud environments
 * Perform advanced network troubleshooting, including packet capture and analysis
 * Develop technical specifications, implementation plans, and network architecture solutions
 * Partner with vendors, carriers, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders on complex network initiatives
 * Support network security, governance, business continuity, and infrastructure reliability
 * Provide technical leadership, mentoring, presentations, and guidance to engineering teams