Principal Network Engineer #1029702
Job Description:
If you're looking for a career that will provide a challenging work environment and many opportunities to learn, our company is the place for you.  Join our team and become part of a company full of exciting opportunities. We help employees achieve their personal best by offering many opportunities that develop and enhance their skills for career advancement.
 
Duties:           

• The Principal Network Engineer is a strategic technical leader responsible for architecting and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure.
• This role oversees large-scale network design, contributes to IT and security architecture.
• The Principal Network Engineer ensures network resilience, performance, and security while aligning infrastructure initiatives with business objectives.
• The Principal Network Engineer is part of the overall 7x24 operational support model for IT/OT systems.

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, operate and maintain functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN), ensuring scalability and resilience to meet organizational needs spanning on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve critical network issues, providing Tier-3 escalation support and leading root cause analysis ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Develop and document network architectures, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Develop and enforce network automation strategies using Terraform, Ansible, Python, or PowerShell to improve efficiency, security, and scalability.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including network configurations, operational procedures, and project plans.
• Stay informed about emerging networking technologies, trends, and security threats, providing strategic recommendations to optimize and future-proof network infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.

 
Skills:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Expert-level knowledge of networking architectures and protocols, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VXLAN, and EVPN. Expert Knowledge

 

• Deep expertise in cloud networking, including AWS VPC, Azure Virtual WAN, GCP VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and Cloud Load Balancers. Professional Standard
• Experience with SD-WAN, network virtualization, and software-defined networking (SDN) (Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, AWS Transit Gateway). Broad Knowledge
• Proficiency in network automation and scripting, leveraging Terraform, Ansible, Python, PowerShell to streamline operations. Broad Knowledge
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex, multi-layered network issues across on-prem and cloud environments. Professional Standard
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex networking concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Professional Standard
• Demonstrates excellent teamwork and embodies the virtues of being humble, hungry, and people smart. Professional Standard
• Proven ability to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities, balancing business needs with security and operational excellence Broad Knowledge

 
Experience:

• 4 - 7 years Hands-on experience in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) (Required)
• 4 - 7 years Experience with SD-WAN, network segmentation, and automation tools to enhance network efficiency. (Required)
• 4 - 7 years Experience in leading technical projects (Required)
• 4 - 7 years Experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise networks, including hybrid cloud environments (Required)
• 7 - 10 years Hands-on experience in network engineering, including design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-scale networks. (Required)
• Ability to troubleshoot technical Tier 2 and 3 escalation issues and identify solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Would also include up to 10% travel.

 
Education:    

• Bachelor's degree (required)

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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