Principal Network Engineer

OCH Technologies LLC • Egg Harbor Township, NJ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

OCH Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Principal Network Engineer to join our team supporting the FAA. This role involves complex network infrastructure systems across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with enterprise-level systems, strong expertise in Cisco and VMware technologies, and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex, interconnected environments. This role also requires excellent documentation skills, as well as experience managing system upgrades and evaluating new technologies and solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Math, Engineering, or related field
• A minimum of fifteen (15+) years in systems engineering including five (5+) years in a senior or lead role
• Extensive experience with Cisco networking technologies (routing, switching, firewalls)
• Proven ability to lead network architecture design and optimization
• Hands-on experience managing multi-site, enterprise environments
• Experience supporting both Windows and Linux environments
• Experience with VMware virtualization platforms
• Experience with web and proxy services (e.g. Nginx, socat)
• Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools ( e.g.,Riverbed, ManageEngine, Wireshark, Netshark)
• Strong understanding of network security principals and best practices
• Experience creating technical documentation and system diagrams
• Candidates must possess an active Secret security clearance
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in complex environments
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Adaptability to changing technologies
• Strong project management and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cisco technologies, including ASA, ISR, and UCSX platforms
• Experience with datacenter management
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
• Experience with closed network systems and data streaming protocols
• Experience with HPE nimble storage in networked environments
• Proficient in Linux environments, primarily RHEL and CentOS
• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.)
• FAA NAS experience
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or other advanced networking or security certifications

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority and lead architect for enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites and data center environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain highly available, secure, and scalable network architectures.
• Oversee operations and performance of environments, ensuring uptime, redundancy, and resilience.
• Lead network modernization, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and support core networking technologies including routing, switching, load balancing, and network security.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network issues.
• Oversee and optimize performance using monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and SOPs.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical leadership across teams.
• Support federal compliance standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, FAA guidelines where applicable).
• Participate in strategic planning, capacity planning, and technology road mapping.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for critical issues.
• Support configuration management and IT logistics activities.
• Assist with systems testing and maintenance.
• Occasional travel to government facilities is required.

Benefits

• Paid time off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance - Employer Paid!
• 401(k)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• & More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees