Principal Network Engineer

PB consulting · United States

We are seeking an experienced Principal Network Engineer with 6+ years of hands-on experience in data center networking, routing, switching, and network architecture. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise with HPE Juniper networking platforms , including QFX, PTX, MX, and EX series, along with proven experience in network automation and Python scripting.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain highly scalable and resilient data center network architectures.
• Lead the development and deployment of routing and switching solutions across complex data center environments.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Juniper QFX, PTX, MX, and EX platforms.
• Develop network architecture and technical solutions aligned with performance, scalability, and reliability requirements.
• Analyze complex network issues and provide root-cause analysis and long-term remediation.
• Develop and maintain network test automation frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Write Python scripts and automation tools for network validation, configuration, monitoring, and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with network, systems, security, and infrastructure teams on architecture and implementation initiatives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, network standards, design documents, and operational procedures.
• Participate in network upgrades, migrations, capacity planning, and technology evaluations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data center networking, routing, switching, and network architecture .
• Strong hands-on experience with Juniper Networks platforms, including QFX, PTX, MX, and EX series .
• Strong understanding of data center networking concepts, routing protocols, switching technologies, and network architecture.
• Proven experience developing network test automation and validation frameworks.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python .
• Experience troubleshooting complex network and infrastructure issues.
• Ability to develop technical designs, documentation, and implementation plans.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network automation and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Familiarity with APIs, Git, CI/CD, and automated testing methodologies.
• Experience working in large-scale or hyperscale data center environments.
• Knowledge of modern data center architectures and automation practices.
• Experience with EVPN/VXLAN and other modern data center networking technologies.