Principal Network Engineer

GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation seeks a Principal Network Engineer to own and evolve a multi-cloud network architecture in a hybrid environment. You will design hybrid connectivity, optimize operations, and implement security controls.

The role emphasizes designing and operating on-prem-to-cloud connections (AWS/Azure), leading SD-WAN initiatives, and building observability with IaC automation using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive Enterprise Network Engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated practical experience with AWS and Azure networking services; SD-WAN and segmentation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate hybrid network connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud services (AWS and Azure).
• Lead network architecture initiatives, including segmentation strategies and SD-WAN deployments.
• Build and maintain network observability and develop automation using Infrastructure-as-Code tools.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Routing & switching

Network automation

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Owning and evolving a multi-cloud network architecture, the full-time Principal Network Engineer will design hybrid connectivity solutions, optimize network operations, and implement security controls while working in a hybrid environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and operate hybrid network connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud services (AWS and Azure)
• Lead network architecture initiatives, including segmentation strategies and SD-WAN deployments
• Build and maintain network observability and develop automation using Infrastructure-as-Code tools

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive Enterprise Network Engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated practical experience with AWS and Azure networking services
• Expert-level knowledge of routing and switching protocols
• Hands-on experience with network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)