Senior Network Architect & Technical Leader

CENIC; La Mirada (CA); Hybrid; USD 173,500 - 192,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Health Benefit Package

Paid Time Off

Investment in Your Future

Job summary

A leading technology organization in California is seeking a Principal Engineer, Network to lead the design and evolution of critical networks. The role involves technical leadership, mentorship of engineers, and overseeing network planning. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with significant experience in network engineering. This position operates in a hybrid environment in La Mirada, CA, offering competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Deep mastery of IP (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), MPLS, and traffic engineering concepts.
• Proven track record designing and operating large-scale IP and optical networks.
• Strong communication skills for engaging collaborators and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of optical and Layer 2/3 networks.
• Translate organizational strategy into technical roadmaps.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for engineers.

Skills

Network Planning and Design

Technical Leadership

Mentorship

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

10+ years of advanced network engineering experience

Mastery of IP, MPLS, VPN services

Experience with major vendors like Cisco, Juniper

Strong communication skills

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Arista

Nokia

Python

Job description

A leading technology organization in California is seeking a Principal Engineer, Network to lead the design and evolution of critical networks. The role involves technical leadership, mentorship of engineers, and overseeing network planning. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with significant experience in network engineering. This position operates in a hybrid environment in La Mirada, CA, offering competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture.