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Principal Network Engineer - CCIE​/Multicasting

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Request Technology, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Network Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 240000 USD Yearly USD 180000.00 240000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal  Network Engineer - CCIE / Multicasting

Expert-level, highly prefer fin tech experience. On prem and cloud AWS, CCIE or on way, preferred. BGP, OSPF MPLS multicast, hybrid cloud connectivity, python-based network automation.

Success in this role requires both deep technical expertise and strong communication skills. The Principal Engineer must be able to translate complex architectural decisions, trade-offs, and risks into clear, actionable insights for both engineering teams and senior leadership. The ideal candidate holds (or is actively pursuing) a CCIE certification, writes production-quality Python, and is comfortable working with modern observability platforms such as Prometheus and Grafana to drive data-informed engineering decisions.

The ideal candidate has:

  • 10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in mission-critical, low-latency environments, with a strong track record operating and evolving high-performance network infrastructure
  • Deep expertise in low-latency and deterministic network design, including practical experience analyzing latency, jitter, and end-to-end traffic behavior in production environments
  • Advanced knowledge of routing protocols at scale, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and multicast (PIM-SM/SSM), with proven experience designing resilient, highly available global networks
  • Strong understanding of network hardware and platform capabilities across major vendors, with the ability to evaluate limitations and optimize design decisions through hands‑on research and lab validation
  • Experience designing and supporting hybrid cloud connectivity, including AWS networking constructs such as Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPCs, and route integration
  • Proven experience building and maintaining Python-based network automation, including API-driven and SSH-based approaches for configuration management, testing, and operational efficiency
  • Working knowledge of observability and telemetry concepts, with exposure to platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools for network visibility and performance analysis
  • Strong background in leading technical research, proof‑of‑concept validation, and pre‑implementation design for large‑scale network initiatives
  • Solid understanding of network security fundamentals, including segmentation, access control, and zero‑trust principles as they apply to network design
  • Experience operating in fast‑paced, highly dynamic environments, with the ability to adapt to
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