Remote Principal Data Center Network Engineer

Zerto; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 120,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to work largely from home in a remote/teleworker role. The role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting data center networking solutions with Juniper ecosystems and HPE products.

The position requires 6+ years in data center routing/switching, strong Python scripting, and advanced certifications (JNCIE/CCIE). Occasional travel to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Typically 6+ years of data center routing, switching, and network architecture experience.
• Hands-on experience with HPE/Juniper products such as QFX, PTX, MX, and EX series.
• Proven ability to develop test automation and write scripts in Python.
• Up to 10% travel to customer sites is required.
• IE level certifications required (JNCIE or CCIE).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for HPE products in data center networking, supporting customers with design, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and best practices.
• Provide primary technical support for break/fix activities to quickly restore services.
• Advise customers on Junos configurations and network design best practices.
• Manage and grow relationships with internal teams and outsourced development partners.
• Review and evaluate designs for compliance with technology and development standards; provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute domain-specific expertise and engineering leadership to cross-organizational projects.
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies into engineering projects and designs.
• Mentor and guide junior staff members.

Skills

Networking expertise

JNCIE or CCIE

Python scripting

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

HPE Juniper QFX/PTX/MX/EX

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to work largely from home in a remote/teleworker role. The role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting data center networking solutions with Juniper ecosystems and HPE products.

The position requires 6+ years in data center routing/switching, strong Python scripting, and advanced certifications (JNCIE/CCIE). Occasional travel to customer sites is expected.