Principal Network Engineer

Net2Source•Somerset, NJ

14h•Remote

About The Position

Net2Source Inc. is hiring a Principal Network Engineer for a remote, 12-month contract-to-hire role. The Resident Engineer reports within the Professional Services team and is typically dedicated to a single customer. The role requires fluency in Juniper Networks technologies and general networking, along with a deep understanding of the customer’s deployments and use cases. Resident Engineers serve as primary technical contacts for customers who purchase Advanced Services, work closely with them daily, and are granted access to customer production equipment to perform their duties. The engineer serves as a subject matter expert in data center networking technologies and supports customers with network design, troubleshooting, hardware and software testing, documentation, best practices, and automation. The role also provides break/fix support, advises on Junos configurations and network design, contributes engineering leadership to cross-organizational initiatives, drives technology integration and innovation, and mentors junior staff. The position requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. The posting typically requires 6+ years of data center routing, switching, and network architecture experience, hands-on experience with HPE Juniper QFX, PTX, MX, and EX products, Python scripting and test automation capabilities, and an IE-level certification such as JNCIE or CCIE. Travel to customer sites is required up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Typically, 6+ years of experience in data center routing, switching, and network architecture.
Hands-on experience with HPE Juniper products, including the QFX, PTX, MX, and EX series.
Ability to develop test automation and write scripts in Python.
IE-level certification required: JNCIE or CCIE.
Experience testing and certifying Junos and Junos EVO software features and associated hardware.
Skill in empirical analysis, modeling, and testing methodologies to validate product designs and specifications.
Proficiency with engineering design tools and software used to design components and solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language.
Ability to present product architectures and design proposals and negotiate options with senior management.
Willingness to travel to customer sites up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cloud architectures, cross-domain knowledge, design thinking, development fundamentals, DevOps, distributed computing, microservices, full-stack development, security-first practices, and user experience (UX).

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for data center networking products and support customers with network design, troubleshooting, hardware and software testing, documentation, best practices, and automation.
Provide primary technical support for break/fix activities, using advanced diagnostics to restore services quickly and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
Advise customers on Junos configuration and network design best practices.
Manage and grow relationships with internal teams and outsourced development partners involved in engineering design and development.
Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development standards, and provide constructive feedback to improve product quality.
Contribute domain-specific expertise and engineering leadership to cross-organizational projects and programs.
Integrate new technologies into engineering projects and designs to drive innovation.
Mentor and guide junior staff members.
Work closely with the assigned customer as a primary technical contact, including daily collaboration and access to production equipment.