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Principal Network Engineer - Palo Alto And Juniper
Design and implement scalable, secure enterprise network infrastructure across hybrid environments
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Expert
$175,000
USD / year
4 weeks ago
Addison Group
A staffing and recruiting agency providing professional services across various sectors including IT, finance, healthcare, and human resources.
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Principal Network Engineer
We are seeking a Principal Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise network infrastructure. This is a hands-on, senior-level engineering role with high impact and visibility. You'll play a critical role in modernizing legacy systems, integrating hybrid cloud architecture, and building infrastructure-as-code automation with a focus on security, availability, and observability.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable, secure enterprise network infrastructure across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.
- Design, deploy, and support Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and Juniper-based routing/switching.
- Lead network modernization projects including VXLAN, EVPN, BGP/OSPF migrations.
- Collaborate with InfoSec, Engineering, and Architecture teams to align network strategy with broader technical goals.
- Develop and maintain network automation using Ansible and Terraform.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues; participate in a 7-week rotating on-call schedule.
- Document network standards, processes, and configurations.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of enterprise network design and support experience.
- 5+ years in technical leadership or architecture roles.
- Deep expertise in Palo Alto, Panorama, Juniper, VXLAN/EVPN, BGP, OSPF, VPNs, and network security.
- Experience integrating cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with on-prem systems.
- Proficiency in Windows/Linux, wireless networking, NAC/802.1x, and disaster recovery planning.
- Familiarity with scripting, monitoring tools, and infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Terraform).
Preferred Certifications
- PCNSA / PCNSE
- JNCIA–JNCIE
- CCSP
- ITIL
Interview Process:
- 1-hour interview with VP (skills + culture fit)
- Deep technical interview with 2 Principal Engineers
- Virtual lab (Palo Alto/Juniper config and break/fix scenario)
Principal Network Engineer - Palo Alto And Juniper
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
$175,000
USD / year
Engineering
About Addison Group
A staffing and recruiting agency providing professional services across various sectors including IT, finance, healthcare, and human resources.