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# Principal Technical Lead Software Engineering Network and Security-North America Software Center

- **Company:** Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,800.0 - $241,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, IPv4, IPv6, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Segmentation, Network Virtualization, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, AI Infrastructure, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, System Availability, Multi-Cloud, Cyber Threat Analysis, HybridCloud, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Data Center Networking, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-technical-lead-software-engineering-network-and-security-north-america-software-center-washington-dc--af8a2384-90f0-4462-b3b6-74f80b51892f

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Network Security, Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Leadership, Semiconductors, Technical Leadership, BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.

 * 12+ years of networking or security engineering experience.
 * 5+ years leading enterprise-scale networking or cybersecurity architecture.
 * 3+ years' experience serving as Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, Security Architect, or Technical Lead.
 * Strong technical communication skills for collaborating with global cross-functional teams.

Enterprise Networking. Deep expertise with:

 * TCP/IP
 * BGP
 * OSPF
 * MPLS
 * VXLAN
 * EVPN
 * DNS
 * DHCP
 * IPv4/IPv6
 * Network segmentation
 * Data center networking

Cloud Networking. Strong experience with:

 * Virtual networking
 * Direct Connect
 * ExpressRoute
 * VPN
 * Load Balancers
 * Global networking

Enterprise Security. Hands-on experience with:

 * Zero Trust Architecture
 * Identity and Access Management

Security Operations. Experience with:

 * Security monitoring
 * Incident response
 * Threat intelligence

Software Engineering. Proficiency in one or more of:

 * Go
 * Python
 * Java

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing platforms supporting:

 * Global enterprises
 * Multi-region cloud deployments
 * Manufacturing environments
 * AI infrastructure

Eligibility:

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We currently cannot provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. Employment at TSMC is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening. In compliance with Washington state regulations, cannabis (marijuana) use will not be included in the drug screening.

## Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Network & Security Tech Leader to define the architecture, strategy, and engineering direction of TSMC\''s Network and Security Platform.

You will partner with engineering teams across North America and Taiwan to design secure, resilient, highly available networking and security services supporting global cloud infrastructure, AI platforms, enterprise systems, and manufacturing environments.

This role requires deep expertise in enterprise networking, cloud networking, cybersecurity, distributed systems, and modern zero-trust architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership
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 * Define long-term technical strategy for enterprise networking and cybersecurity platforms.
 * Lead architecture decisions across networking, identity, security, and cloud connectivity.
 * Drive engineering standards, technical roadmaps, and architectural governance.
 * Mentor senior engineers and technical leads.
 * Lead cross-functional architecture reviews for mission-critical systems.
 * Influence engineering strategy across multiple organizations.

Enterprise Network Platform. Design and evolve enterprise networking platforms including:

 * Global WAN architecture
 * SD-WAN
 * Data center networking
 * Cloud networking
 * Global load balancing
 * DNS architecture
 * High availability networking

Cloud Networking. Lead architecture for:

 * Hybrid cloud connectivity
 * Transit Gateway
 * VPC architecture
 * Multi-region networking
 * Multi-cloud networking

Enterprise Security Platform. Drive architecture for:

 * Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA)
 * Identity-aware networking
 * Secure remote access
 * Authorization platforms

Cybersecurity Engineering. Design enterprise security capabilities including:

 * Network security
 * Security monitoring
 * Threat detection
 * Security automation
 * Vulnerability management