Principal Network Engineer

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Verizon is seeking a visionary, security-minded Principal Engineer for a challenging role that encompasses network architecture design and implementation engineering. This Principal Engineer will join a team responsible for the complete front-to-end engineering, implementation, and support of solutions. This includes, but is not limited to, WAN, LAN, WLAN, Security, Voice, Transport, and Virtual technologies. In this position, your contribution goes beyond network management. You will be instrumental in defining the network's future by translating business requirements into high-performance, secure architectures, ensuring seamless and secure data flow across all designed systems.

Responsibilities may include:

• Designing, configuring, and implementing a wide range of multi-vendor network equipment including: Routing & Switching: Cisco and Juniper routers; Ciena aggregation switches, Security: Palo Alto, Cisco, and Juniper firewalls, Application Delivery: F5 Load Balancers, Network Visibility: Gigamon appliances and Virtual and Container Network Technologies: Virtual routers/firewalls

• Providing technical support to project planning team for the design, development and implementation of proposals.

• Designing, writing and executing various test plans on commercial and in-house developed network elements using state of the art test tools and hardware.

• Writing whitepapers, delivering presentations and demonstrations of the solutions/processes in response to customer requirements/interest in new technologies/products in support of customer networks.

• Designing infrastructures that are resilient and scalable.

• Acting as the final escalation point for complex "unsolvable" network outages and performance bottlenecks.

• Working experience with network virtualization technologies.

• Automation and DevOps tools like Ansible or Python

• Understanding of Network Security Framework, controls, and experience with Nessus Security Center.

• Transforming complex problems into executable technology solutions.

• Documenting designs and ensuring communication of designs to various audiences.

• Network equipment configuration and troubleshooting on equipment including but not limited to: Juniper routers, Ethernet switches, and firewalls, Cisco routers, Ethernet switches, and firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, Palo Alto firewalls, and Gigamon appliances.

Working with internal system administrators (Windows and Linux) to prepare systems for operational use. Assist with troubleshooting system issues.

Job may require after hours support outside of normal business hours.

You enjoy the process of understanding, isolating and solving problems with the intent of improving how things are done. You understand and like applying the full software development process within large, complex projects and engaging multiple stakeholders. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic software development environment. You are flexible, dependable and work well in varying environments.

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI Clearance and pass a Polygraph as a condition of employment.

• Willingness to travel, if required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with focus on Software, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Network Technology.

• Three or more years of systems integration and test experience.

• Familiarity with the following vendor equipment: Cisco and Juniper routers, Gigamon appliances, Palo Alto, Juniper and Cisco firewalls, and F5 or other load balancer, Arista Ethernet switches, and Ciena Aggregation switches.

• In-depth working knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VPN, and IP routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, MPLS, L3VPN, IPsec MACsec.

• Ability to use of scripting languages to create automated scripts for network configuration (e.g., Python, shell, bash, Ansible Playbooks).

• Ability to use test automation software.

• Experience with Linux operating systems.

• Knowledge of code versioning tools, such as Git.

• Ability to participate in problem-solving and in the defect resolution process.

• Ability to work individually and in teams.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to decipher highly technical data.

• Ability to multi-task in an ever-changing work environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.