Principal Network Engineer

Soteriare; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to join their dynamic Network Core and Site Engineering team. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing cutting-edge datacenter and co-location core network solutions. You will leverage your expertise in EVPN-VXLAN overlay networks and HPE/Cisco platforms to enhance stability and automation. Collaborating with various teams, you will tackle complex challenges while ensuring network security and efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a hybrid work environment, fostering both collaboration and flexibility. If you are driven by curiosity and results, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in large scale enterprise infrastructure.
• Expertise in EVPN-VXLAN configuration and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core network routing and switching.
• Support operational tasks and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

EVPN-VXLAN overlay networks

HPE and Cisco networking platforms

Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Monitoring Protocols (SNMP, Syslog)

Datacenter design and support

Scripting languages (bash, python, ansible)

Network observability and monitoring

Technical communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Network Engineering

Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE certifications

Tools

Visio

Job description

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Principal Network Engineer

Apply locations Durham, NC Westlake, TX Merrimack, NH time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 2096984

Job Description:

The Network Core and Site Engineering (NCSE) team is responsible for the architecture, engineering, deployment, and support of the Fidelity network across the globe under a two squad model. Campus LAN/WAN squad supporting U.S. regional campuses and Investor centers, international campuses and WAN backbone and Data Center squad supporting Data center network fabric (overlay and underlay), Data center interconnects, co-location network infrastructure supporting connectivity to the cloud service providers.

The Principal Network Engineer on the Network Core and Site Engineering team is responsible for the design, engineering, and implementation of Fidelity Investments’ datacenter and co-location core network routing and switching with a focus on stability, automation, and innovation. Engineer and operate the VXLAN overlay and underlay network environments traversing multiple platforms, supporting Enterprise Infrastructure teams on projects including engineering and implementing new and upgrading existing network hardware, code certification as well as keeping the network secure through tactical change management. Additional duties include operational support and participation in on-call rotation.

The Expertise You Have and The Skills You Bring

• Experienced in engineering and supporting large scale enterprise infrastructure technologies for compute infrastructure connectivity over EVPN-VXLAN overlay networks.

• Expert knowledge configuring and supporting HPE and Cisco networking platforms.

• Network Engineering and Troubleshooting skills:

  • Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, VRF, VPNs

  • Switched Protocols: PVST, RPVST, HSRP/VRRP

  • Monitoring Protocols: SNMP, Syslog, Telemetry

• Datacenter design and support experience:

  • Overlay technologies – VXLAN

  • EVPN-BGP

• Experience with EVPN-VXLAN configuration and troubleshooting.

• Documentation of complex technologies and topologies using Visio.

• Knowledge of common network services (DNS/DHCP/HTTP/SSH)

• Infrastructure automation experience and familiarity of scripting languages (bash/python/ansible) and interacting with Rest APIs

• Implement code upgrade/hot fixes from vendors.

• Provide technical support and assistance troubleshooting during on-call period and for impacting issues.

• Familiarity with network observability and monitoring systems

• Focused Curiosity, Initiative, Logical Mindset, Inquisitive, Communication (listening, speaking, writing, presentation), Time Management, Results driven, Tactical Planning

• Computer Science/Network Engineering Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of related experience

• Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or other network engineer certifications preferred

Certifications:

Category:

Information Technology

Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

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