Principal Network Architect: Cloud, Security & Automation

Zelis Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Zelis Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure the enterprise network across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

You’ll drive modernization using Palo Alto Prisma SASE, AWS networking, and Cisco routing, while fostering automation and Zero Trust adoption. You will mentor engineers, shape architecture decisions, and partner with cloud, security, and application teams to deliver scalable connectivity and resilient infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• 5+ years leading architecture and modernization initiatives.
• Expert-level Palo Alto Networks experience.
• Advanced AWS networking expertise.
• Strong Cisco routing and switching background.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation.
• Deep knowledge of network security, segmentation, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise-wide network infrastructure.
• Lead architecture reviews and modernization initiatives.
• Design and manage Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama, GlobalProtect, Prisma Access, and Prisma SASE.
• Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) strategies.
• Design AWS networking architectures (VPCs, TGW, Direct Connect, VPNs, SGs, Routes, Load Balancers).
• Design hybrid-cloud networking connecting AWS, on-prem, and third-party providers.
• Leverage Megaport and similar platforms for scalable connectivity.
• Configure Cisco routing/switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, QoS, HSRP/VRRP).
• Drive network automation using Python, Ansible, Terraform, APIs, and Git.
• Mentor engineers and lead strategic infra initiatives.

Skills

Palo Alto Networks

AWS networking

Cisco routing & switching

Infrastructure automation

Zero Trust

Leadership

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT or related

Tools

Megaport

Nexus/Catalyst

Panorama

Job description

Zelis Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure the enterprise network across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

You’ll drive modernization using Palo Alto Prisma SASE, AWS networking, and Cisco routing, while fostering automation and Zero Trust adoption. You will mentor engineers, shape architecture decisions, and partner with cloud, security, and application teams to deliver scalable connectivity and resilient infrastructure.