About the job
*Must be willing to work onsite 3 days each week*
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full-time role*
*Position is bonus eligible*
Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX
We are seeking an experienced Associate Principal, Network Engineering to support and help evolve enterprise network infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments. This is a hands-on senior network engineering role focused on network architecture, routing/switching, Cisco FTD / Next-Generation Firewall , Cisco ACI, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, administer, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments
- Manage the network infrastructure lifecycle, including deployment, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Provide hands-on administration and support of Cisco FTD / Next-Generation Firewall platforms
- Support Cisco IOS, NX-OS, IOS-XR, and Cisco ACI environments
- Work with routing and networking technologies including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, WAN/LAN, VPN, IPAM, and DNS
- Support connectivity across AWS/Azure hybrid cloud environments
- Perform advanced network troubleshooting, including packet capture and analysis
- Develop technical specifications, implementation plans, and network architecture solutions
- Partner with vendors, carriers, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders on complex network initiatives
- Support network security, governance, business continuity, and infrastructure reliability
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, presentations, and guidance to engineering teams
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in network infrastructure engineering, administration, operations, or architecture
- Strong enterprise networking background with hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, and/or IS-IS
- Advanced Cisco networking experience across IOS, NX-OS, IOS-XR, and FTD
- Strong Cisco FTD / Firepower / Next-Generation Firewall experience is highly important for this position
- Experience with Cisco ACI and enterprise routing/switching
- Strong troubleshooting skills, including packet capture and network traffic analysis
- Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure connectivity in hybrid environments
- Strong communication, presentation, project management, and mentoring skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical teams
Preferred
- Python, Ansible, GitHub, or similar network automation experience
- CCNP, CCDP, or equivalent experience
- AWS, Azure, or other relevant cloud certifications
- AWS networking, security, or architecture experience
This is an opportunity to take on a senior technical role supporting complex enterprise network infrastructure while contributing to architecture, modernization, cloud connectivity, and next-generation network security initiatives.