Urgent Role || Principal Network Engineer || Fully Remote
Posted Today by Gtech LLC
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote or Hybrid
Summary: The Principal Network Engineer role requires extensive experience in network engineering, particularly in leadership or architectural capacities. The position emphasizes expertise in Google Cloud Platform networking and the ability to manage complex projects and stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in designing secure, scalable network architectures, particularly for cloud-native and AI/ML workloads. The role is fully remote, offering flexibility in work arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead network and cloud initiatives from inception to deployment.
- Design and implement network architectures, including VPC design and enterprise routing.
- Manage network security technologies and ensure compliance with security frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support SaaS platform scaling and global traffic management.
- Utilize network automation and Infrastructure as Code tools for efficient network management.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years in network engineering with 5+ years in leadership roles.
- Expertise in Google Cloud Platform networking and SaaS architecture principles.
- Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
- Strong understanding of network security technologies and compliance frameworks.
- Certifications such as CCIE/CCNP, AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Networking preferred.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Proven track record in leading network and cloud initiatives from inception through to successful deployment, demonstrating exceptional project management skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.
Expertise in:
o Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) networking, including:
VPC design (auto/custom mode, shared VPC, service projects)
Private Service Connect, VPC Service Controls
Cloud DNS, Cloud NAT, Cloud Router
F5 and Google Cloud Platform load balancing (HTTP(S), TCP/SSL proxy, internal LB)
o Strong understanding of SaaS architecture principles, including:
Multi-tenancy models (pooled, siloed, hybrid)
Secure service exposure and ingress/egress design
Identity-aware networking and service-to-service authentication
o Experience designing networks for containerized and cloud-native platforms (GKE, service mesh, ingress controllers).
o Enterprise routing, switching and protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, STP etc.) and technologies (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Arista, etc.).
o Network security technologies: PAN firewalls/NGFW, IDS/IPS, NAC, ZTNA, DLP, SIEM
o Network and application-centric security tools and concepts (e.g., NGFW, micro-segmentation, service mesh)
o Designing Layer 2/3 topologies, including leaf-spine architectures, including data center fabric technologies (e.g., VXLAN, EVPN, TRILL) and with the ability to design for high availability, redundancy, and scalability.
o Cisco SD-WAN, VPN, remote access, and hybrid connectivity
o Network monitoring and performance tools (e.g., SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing network architectures for AI/ML or high-performance workloads, including GPU-enabled environments across cloud and colocation.
Familiarity with cloud-native security frameworks (BeyondCorp, zero trust networking in Google Cloud Platform/AWS).
Experience supporting SaaS platform scaling and global traffic management, including geo-distributed architectures.
Strong technical expertise with developing and interpreting Network, Sequence, and Dataflow diagrams.
Experience with direct, remote, and virtual teams.
Understanding of at least one compliance framework (HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, NIST, CSA).
Strong technical expertise in defining and implementing cyber resilience standards, policies, and programs for distributed cloud and network infrastructure, ensuring robust redundancy and system reliability.
Experience in influencing industry standards and contributing to open-source projects or security communities, highlighting a broader impact beyond the immediate organization.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years in network engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or architectural role.
Proven track record in leading network and cloud initiatives from inception through to successful deployment, demonstrating exceptional project management skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.
Expertise in:
o Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) networking, including:
VPC design (auto/custom mode, shared VPC, service projects)
Private Service Connect, VPC Service Controls
Cloud DNS, Cloud NAT, Cloud Router
F5 and Google Cloud Platform load balancing (HTTP(S), TCP/SSL proxy, internal LB)
o Strong understanding of SaaS architecture principles, including:
Multi-tenancy models (pooled, siloed, hybrid)
Secure service exposure and ingress/egress design
Identity-aware networking and service-to-service authentication
o Experience designing networks for containerized and cloud-native platforms (GKE, service mesh, ingress controllers).
o Enterprise routing, switching and protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, STP etc.) and technologies (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Arista, etc.).
o Network security technologies: PAN firewalls/NGFW, IDS/IPS, NAC, ZTNA, DLP, SIEM
o Network and application-centric security tools and concepts (e.g., NGFW, micro-segmentation, service mesh)
o Designing Layer 2/3 topologies, including leaf-spine architectures, including data center fabric technologies (e.g., VXLAN, EVPN, TRILL) and with the ability to design for high availability, redundancy, and scalability.
o Cisco SD-WAN, VPN, remote access, and hybrid connectivity
o Network monitoring and performance tools (e.g., SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark)
- Certifications (preferred): atleast one
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing network architectures for AI/ML or high-performance workloads, including GPU-enabled environments across cloud and colocation.
Familiarity with cloud-native security frameworks (BeyondCorp, zero trust networking in Google Cloud Platform/AWS).
Experience supporting SaaS platform scaling and global traffic management, including geo-distributed architectures.
- Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, KCC)
- Familiarity with network virtualization (NSX, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX)
- Background in high-availability and disaster recovery design
Strong technical expertise with developing and interpreting Network, Sequence, and Dataflow diagrams.
Experience with direct, remote, and virtual teams.
Understanding of at least one compliance framework (HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, NIST, CSA).
Strong technical expertise in defining and implementing cyber resilience standards, policies, and programs for distributed cloud and network infrastructure, ensuring robust redundancy and system reliability.
Experience in influencing industry standards and contributing to open-source projects or security communities, highlighting a broader impact beyond the immediate organization.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience.