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# Principal Lead Engineer / Architect

- **Company:** SFE PARTNERS LLC
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Data Centers, DevOps, Network Security, Network Architecture, Performance Tuning, Akamai, Wide Area Networks, Google Cloud, Computer Network Operations, Cloud Platform System, Data Center Networking, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us6258af343c03643c462db87bb0abe3bd

## About the Role

* Enterprise Network Engineering and Architecture
 * Network Observability and Monitoring
 * Network Security
 * SD-WAN
 * Scripting and Automation - Critical requirement
 * Akamai
 * AWS Networking and Cloud Infrastructure
 * Data Center Networking
 * On-premises and Cloud Networking
 * DevOps and Network Automation

Nice-to-Have Skills

 * Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
 * Microsoft Azure

## Description

Must Haves: Strong experience in Enterprise Networking, Network Security, SD-WAN, Observability, Scripting and Automation (critical), Akamai, AWS cloud networking, Data Center Networking, on-premises and Cloud Infrastructure, and DevOps.
Key Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and support enterprise network architecture across on-premises and cloud environments.
 * Implement and manage SD-WAN solutions and enterprise network infrastructure.
 * Drive network observability, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
 * Implement and maintain network security practices and secure connectivity across enterprise environments.
 * Work with AWS cloud networking and data center infrastructure.
 * Leverage scripting and automation to streamline network operations and improve efficiency.
 * Support Akamai-related networking, security, and connectivity requirements.
 * Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, security, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable and scalable network solutions.
 * Provide technical leadership in network architecture, design decisions, and complex issue resolution.