Principal Network Engineer - Hybrid Data Center & Cloud

Optomi; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Principal Network Engineer for a 6-12 month hybrid contract in Plano, TX. The role requires deep expertise in Cisco ACI and Nexus platforms, with responsibilities including designing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale network solutions. Candidates should have 10+ years in enterprise networking and proven leadership in complex data center environments. The position offers a competitive opportunity to enhance infrastructure in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise networking, with 3+ years in a lead/principal engineering role.
• Deep knowledge of L2/L3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, high-performance network solutions for large data centers.
• Architect and manage ACI fabrics and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Lead deployment and lifecycle management of firewalls and load balancers.
• Drive network automation through Ansible and infrastructure-as-code.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Nexus platforms

L2/L3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)

Ansible

Cloud networking

Tools

Cisco Nexus (2K–9K)

Arista VXLAN/EVPN

VMware NSX/AVI

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Principal Network Engineer for a 6-12 month hybrid contract in Plano, TX. The role requires deep expertise in Cisco ACI and Nexus platforms, with responsibilities including designing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale network solutions. Candidates should have 10+ years in enterprise networking and proven leadership in complex data center environments. The position offers a competitive opportunity to enhance infrastructure in a dynamic setting.