Sr Principal Network Engineer

Process Global, Inc; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable and secure networks. You will collaborate with cloud, security, and DevOps teams to enhance network infrastructure. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of networking experience and hands-on expertise with Cisco ACI and network automation. This is a contract position located in Plano, Texas.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise networking, including 3+ years in a principal/lead role.
• Strong knowledge of L2/L3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, etc.).
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco ACI, Nexus platforms, and hybrid cloud connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, high-performance network solutions.
• Architect and manage ACI fabrics and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Lead deployment and lifecycle management of firewalls and load balancers.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Cisco ACI

Ansible automation

Network design

Troubleshooting complex issues

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Arista VXLAN/EVPN

VMware NSX

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Principal Network Engineer with expertise in Cisco ACI, Nexus platforms, and modern data center networking. The role requires leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade, scalable, and secure networks across colocation and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, high-performance network solutions.
• Architect and manage ACI fabrics, Arista networks, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Lead deployment and lifecycle management of firewalls, load balancers, and SDN solutions.
• Drive network automation with Ansible for consistency and compliance.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, and DevOps teams to align network infrastructure with business needs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and best practices to engineers.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and lead root cause analysis.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to improve resilience, performance, and security.

Must Have:

• 10+ years in enterprise networking, incl. 3+ years in a principal/lead role
• Strong knowledge of L2/L3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, etc.).
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco ACI, Nexus (2K–9K), Arista VXLAN/EVPN, CloudVision.
• Good understanding of firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet) and VMware NSX/AVI.
• Proficiency in Ansible / automation / infra-as-code
• Ability to design, troubleshoot, and lead complex network solutions.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with UCS, Hyperflex, VMware, Kubernetes
• Experience with hybrid cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exposure to overlay technologies (OTV, LISP, BGP EVPN)
• CCNP/CCIE or equivalent certifications

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Location: Plano, TX