Principal Network Engineer
Job in
Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75086, USA
Listed on 2025-12-01
Listing for:
Optomi
Contract
position Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing, Network Engineer, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Optomi, in partnership with our client, are seeking an experienced Principal Network Engineer for a 6-12 month contract to hire opportunity that is hybrid in Plano, TX.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Principal Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco ACI, Nexus platforms, and modern data center networking. You’ll play a hands‑on, leadership role in designing, building, and maintaining large‑scale, enterprise‑grade network environments across colocation and hybrid cloud infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities- Design and implement scalable, secure, high-performance network solutions for large data centers.
- Architect and manage ACI fabrics, Arista VXLAN/EVPN, and hybrid cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Lead deployment and lifecycle management of firewalls, load balancers, and SDN solutions.
- Drive network automation and compliance through Ansible and infrastructure‑as‑code methodologies.
- Collaborate closely with cloud, security, and SRE/Dev Ops teams to align infrastructure with business goals.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, setting standards and best practices across the network team.
- Troubleshoot complex networking issues and lead root cause analysis efforts.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance reliability, security, and performance.
- 10+ years in enterprise networking, with 3+ years in a lead/principal engineering role.
- Deep knowledge of L2/L3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS‑IS).
- Cisco ACI and Nexus (2K–9K)
- Arista VXLAN/EVPN, Cloud Vision
- VMware NSX/AVI
- Strong automation background (Ansible, IaC).
- Proven ability to design, troubleshoot, and lead complex data center network solutions.
- Familiarity with UCS, Hyper Flex, VMware, Kubernetes.
- Experience with hybrid cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Understanding of overlay technologies (OTV, LISP, BGP EVPN).
- Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent).
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