Principal Network Architect — Lead Secure Network Innovation

snc; Southern Pines (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SNC is seeking a Principal Network Engineer in the United States to lead the strategic vision for the company’s network infrastructure. You will design secure architectures, mentor engineers, and coordinate with executives and vendors on critical projects.

The role requires extensive experience with Cisco equipment, MPLS/SD-WAN, and strong network security focus. Hybrid onsite/work-from-office arrangements are expected, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 12+ years experience or 14+ years if no degree.
• Deep expertise in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and Cisco networking equipment.
• Experience leading complex network projects and maintaining SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision and execution of the organization's network infrastructure.
• Design and implement secure, advanced network architectures.
• Serve as the top-tier escalation point for the most complex network issues.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices within the network engineering team.
• Mentor and inspire junior, intermediate, and senior network engineers.
• Provide top-tier support for network incidents and service requests.
• Oversee the development and enforcement of network security policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align network initiatives with business goals.
• Conduct comprehensive network performance and capacity planning.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and IT staff.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stay current with emerging networking technologies and industry best practices.
• Recommend, design, and implement improvements to network infrastructure and processes.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

Cisco equipment

SLA management

Network security

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cisco IOS

SD-WAN

MPLS

Network automation platforms

Job description

SNC is seeking a Principal Network Engineer in the United States to lead the strategic vision for the company’s network infrastructure. You will design secure architectures, mentor engineers, and coordinate with executives and vendors on critical projects.

The role requires extensive experience with Cisco equipment, MPLS/SD-WAN, and strong network security focus. Hybrid onsite/work-from-office arrangements are expected, with occasional travel.