Principal Network Engineer

About This Role

This engineering role is for a Principal Network Engineer who will work as a Resident Engineer within the Professional Services team, dedicated to a single customer. It requires fluency in Juniper Networks technologies and general networking, along with a deep understanding of the customer's specific deployments and use cases. The role acts as the primary technical contact for customers who purchase Advanced Services, working closely with them daily and accessing production equipment to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for HPE products in data center networking technologies, supporting customers with network design, troubleshooting, hardware and software testing, documentation, best practices, and automation
• Provide primary technical support for break/fix activities, using advanced diagnostic skills to restore services quickly and reduce the likelihood of recurrence
• Advise customers on best practices for Junos configurations and network design
• 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; provide constructive feedback to improve product quality
• Contribute domain-specific expertise and engineering leadership to cross-organizational projects and programs
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies into engineering projects and designs
• Mentor and guide junior staff members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Typically, 6+ years’ experience in data center routing, switching, and network architecture, with hands-on experience using HPE Juniper products such as the QFX, PTX, MX, and EX series
• Proven ability to develop test automation and write scripts in Python
• Experience testing and certifying Junos and Junos EVO software features and associated hardware
• Skilled in empirical analysis, modeling, and testing methodologies to validate product designs and specifications
• Proficient 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; able to present product architectures and design proposals and to negotiate options with senior management

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Investment in career development with specific programs to help reach career goals