We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Sr. Principal Network Engineer & Architect to lead the strategic development, design, and hands-on implementation of our global network infrastructure. This role requires an individual who can operate at a senior architectural level, defining our network roadmap, while still possessing deep technical expertise and a strong desire to be hands-on. Additional Job Duties: Instrumental in evolving our Zero Trust architecture and pioneering advanced cloud networking solutions, leveraging state of the art solutions and extensive automation. Guide and mentor our network engineering teams and be responsible for driving consensus and managing expectations across diverse business and technical stakeholders. Own and define the long-term, multi-year network strategy and architecture, aligning it with executive business objectives, security mandates, and future technology trends. Architectural owner for our Zero Trust security model. This includes integrating and maximizing the capabilities of Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) , Palo Alto Networks Firewalls (including GlobalProtect ), AWS Network Firewall to create an impenetrable security posture. Lead the design and integration of all major networking technologies across our enterprise, with a specific focus on complex, multi-region cloud environments utilizing AWS Cloud WAN , VPCs, SD-WAN. Maintain deep technical currency by remaining highly hands-on —designing, prototyping, and deploying core architectural components and complex automation frameworks. Mandate, develop, and govern the use of automation for network provisioning, security policy deployment, and operations driving a true Infrastructure as Code (IaC) model Establish global network engineering standards, perform critical design reviews, and provide technical sign-off for all major network changes and projects. Serve as the primary network domain expert in discussions with Executive Leadership , translating highly technical designs into clear business impact, risk, and financial justification. Drive consensus and secure investment for architectural transformation across Security, Finance, Application Development, and Cloud Operations teams through compelling presentations and strong technical advocacy. Function as a Principal Mentor for the entire Network Engineering and Architecture organization, elevating the team's technical capabilities, leading complex technical deep dives, and delegating execution while retaining strategic oversight.