Principal Network Architect — Spine-Leaf, BGP & Cloud

Techhuman

United States

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

TechHuman is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to lead hands-on architecture for a large-scale enterprise network. You will design data center, WAN, SD-WAN, and multi-site connectivity, translating high-level concepts into detailed designs, diagrams, and implementation plans.

You will drive BGP, VXLAN, spine-leaf topologies, and cloud connectivity with GCP. This role requires deep leadership, hands-on troubleshooting, cutovers, and on-call participation, with limited travel to support

Qualifications

  • Enterprise networking architecture at senior/principal level.
  • Expert routing and switching with BGP as a must.
  • Cisco Nexus 9K experience preferred; other vendors acceptable.
  • Translate requirements into complete designs, implementation plans, and documentation.
  • Experience designing VXLAN fabrics and spine-leaf topologies.
  • Experience managing large-scale WAN/multisite connectivity.
  • Knowledge of cloud networking and hybrid connectivity (GCP).
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and modernization of data center, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud-connectivity, and multisite network solutions.
  • Translate high-level concepts into detailed designs, implementation plans, diagrams, standards, and presentations.
  • Provide architectural direction and mentorship to senior engineers.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for scalability, resiliency, and cost improvements.
  • Hands-on implementation, troubleshooting, cutovers, and on-call participation.

Skills

Enterprise networking
BGP routing
VXLAN fabrics
Spine-leaf architecture
Cloud networking
Network troubleshooting
On-call support
Mentoring/leadership

Education

CCNP Enterprise

Tools

Cisco Nexus 9K
GCP connectivity

Job description

TechHuman is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to lead hands-on architecture for a large-scale enterprise network. You will design data center, WAN, SD-WAN, and multi-site connectivity, translating high-level concepts into detailed designs, diagrams, and implementation plans.

You will drive BGP, VXLAN, spine-leaf topologies, and cloud connectivity with GCP. This role requires deep leadership, hands-on troubleshooting, cutovers, and on-call participation, with limited travel to support

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