Harris Computer

Principal Network Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerHarris Computer
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted8 Oct 2026

Principal Network Engineer

Location: Remote – United States
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Principal Network Engineer is a senior technical expert responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting complex enterprise network and security environments. This role provides technical leadership for network initiatives across on-premises, cloud, data center, and hybrid environments while ensuring reliability, security, scalability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support scalable and highly available LAN, WAN, data center, cloud, and hybrid network environments.
Provide advanced technical expertise in BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, VXLAN/EVPN, VPN, QoS, firewalls, and load balancers.
Implement and support Azure/cloud networking and hybrid connectivity solutions.
Lead complex network troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis.
Participate in network architecture, technology evaluation, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Develop and maintain network standards, configuration templates, diagrams, and technical documentation.
Implement network security, segmentation, resiliency, and performance improvements.
Analyze network performance, capacity, and traffic patterns and recommend optimization opportunities.
Collaborate with Cloud, Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Operations teams on complex technical solutions.
Work with network vendors, carriers, and technology partners to resolve technical issues and deliver network solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to network engineers.
Support large-scale network projects from design through implementation and operational handoff.

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Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience in enterprise networking and network security.
Strong experience with LAN/WAN, cloud networking, data center, SD-WAN, and hybrid environments.
Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, network security, and network troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with Azure or other major cloud platforms.
Experience with enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network monitoring tools.
Strong experience troubleshooting complex network and connectivity issues.
Experience leading network projects and providing technical leadership.
Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications

CCNP / CCIE or equivalent
Microsoft Azure networking certifications
AWS or Google Cloud networking certifications
Other relevant networking or security certifications

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Salary range: $100,000–$135,000.

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