Sr. Principal Engineer

# Sr. Principal Engineer - 1211145

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** Job#: 3054379
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* Job Description:

** Sr. Principal Engineer
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* Location:

** Remote

Role Overview We are seeking a Sr. Principal Network Engineer to act as a dedicated Resident Engineer for a strategic enterprise customer. This role requires expertise in data center networking, Juniper technologies, network architecture, automation, and operational support. The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical advisor, providing advanced troubleshooting, design guidance, and engineering leadership within the customer's environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the subject matter expert for data center networking solutions and Juniper technologies.
* Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise across complex networking environments.
* Contribute to cross-functional engineering initiatives and strategic technology projects.
* Design, evaluate, and optimize data center network architectures.
* Advise customers on networking best practices for scalability, resiliency, and performance.
* Serve as the primary technical resource for production support and break/fix activities.
* Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, and infrastructure issues.
* Develop automation solutions and scripting tools to improve operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications
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* Education:

** A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is required. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
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* Experience:

** 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, data center networking, and network architecture is required. Extensive hands-on experience with Juniper networking platforms (QFX, PTX, MX, EX Series) is necessary, along with a background in supporting large-scale production environments.
** Technical

Skills:

** Expertise is required in Junos and Junos EVO operating systems, Data Center Networking, Routing & Switching, Network Architecture & Design, and Python Scripting & Automation.
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* Certifications:

** An expert-level networking certification, such as JNCIE (Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert) or CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert), is required.

Preferred Qualifications
* Proficiency with Dev Ops methodologies.
* Knowledge of cloud architectures and distributed systems.
* Experience with security-first design principles.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Ability to present technical architectures to executive stakeholders.

Work Environment This is a remote, customer-facing Resident Engineer position. Up to 10% travel may be required for customer engagements and onsite support.  
* Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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** Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and…