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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, Github, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Network Forensics, Packet Analyzer, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Computer Networking Systems, Cloud Platform System, Nx-os, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Firepower, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/4af0e7e8-222b-419b-9376-74760a9a0d3d/associate-principal-network-engineering

## About the Role

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

## 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.