Principal Network Engineer/ Charlotte, NC

We are seeking a Principal Network Engineer to join our team at a Managed Service Provider (MSP). The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in Network and Network Security technologies, with a strong emphasis on security and automation.

You will work closely with business stakeholders to ensure that solutions align with business processes and requirements, demonstrating strong business acumen.

Hybrid- on Site in Charlotte, NC.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design and implementation of network solutions, leveraging both existing and emerging technologies from vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, and HP, with a deep understanding of Cloud, Security, Routing, and Wireless Technologies.
• Plan, evaluate, coordinate, test, and implement hardware and software in a Microsoft Azure cloud environment, across physical media, protocol stacks, switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection devices, and other network components.
• Demonstrate proficiency in scripting, with a focus on programmatic instantiation and configuration management in cloud-based environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, perform problem isolation, and devise effective solutions.
• Install patches and maintain accurate records of network changes and updates.
• Manage network monitoring, maintenance, performance measurement, and reporting.
• Update network devices, including firewalls, NIDS, switches, routers, and encryption devices.
• Serve as an escalation point for customer service issues that cannot be resolved by the Service Desk.
• Maintain technical expertise in relevant network technologies, including hardware and software interconnection and interfacing.
• Propose and configure network solutions that meet communication requirements and optimize cost savings.
• Ensure appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions, policies, and procedures, and provide regular network analysis for planning purposes.
• Provide training and knowledge sharing with other team members.
• Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills :

• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
• Strength with Cisco, FortiGate, and Fortinet
• 6+ years of relevant experience with industry network products.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience deploying and configuring solutions across diverse environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or similar cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS / IPS), log analysis, malware analysis, network traffic analysis, and packet analysis.
• Experience with Security Event Incident Management, Log Correlation, and Network Behavior Anomaly detection systems (e.

g., ArcSight, QRadar, Splunk).

Familiarity with network protocols and technologies such as BGP, IGRP, DNS, VLANs, VPNs, and NetFlow.

Preferred Certifications :

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or similar certification.
• DoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I certification.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
• IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, GCIH, GSEC).

The total compensation package for this position includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, Paid Time Off, and parental leave.

Additional details will be provided upon receiving an offer of employment.

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