Principal Network Engineer Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
12241640
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Req #
27277
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Job Location
Livermore, CA 94551, US
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Job Category
Developer/Engineer
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Job Type
CTH or Perm
Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to join our Client's team.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Network Architecture & Design:
- Lead the design and architecture of network infrastructure for multi-datacenter and hybrid Azure Cloud environments.
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience of networks across on-premise and cloud environments.
- Design and implement advanced routing and switching solutions using Cisco technologies.
- Firewall & Security:
- Configure, manage, and optimize Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls to ensure comprehensive security and compliance. This includes knowledge of the following:
- IPSec VPN
- DMVPN
- Network Address Translation (NAT)
- SSL VPN
- Packet inspection/access rules
- Detailed knowledge of Cisco network infrastructure
- Traditional Cisco Networking
- Catalyst/Nexus switching
- Routing (IOS/IOS-XE)
- EIGRP
- BGP
- Firmware Management
- Develop and implement network security strategies, incorporating firewall rules, access controls, and threat detection.
- Integrate network security tools and solutions to monitor, detect, and mitigate threats across both datacenter and cloud environments.
- SD-WAN with Meraki
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on Cisco, Palo Alto firewalls, SD-WAN (Meraki), F5, routing, switching, and network design.
- Strong experience in Azure Cloud networking is required, including Azure VPN, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity.
- Experience with AWS and GCP networking is preferred.
- Expertise in designing and managing multi-datacenter and hybrid cloud network solutions (Azure required).
- Strong experience in firewall management and network security tools such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, or similar technologies.
- Proficiency in routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF) and switching technologies.
- Strong experience with SD-WAN solutions using Cisco Meraki.
- Experience in load balancing solutions, particularly F5 LTM and GTM.
- Strong experience in automating network operations and disaster recovery processes.
- In-depth knowledge of network security protocols and standards, including encryption, VPNs, and access control.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, F5, Meraki, Azure Networking certifications) are highly desirable.
Security Clearance Required: N/A
Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.
EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities
Additional Information
Who We Are
ABOUT US
Founded in 1998, Blackstone Talent Group is one of three divisions of Blackstone Technology Group. The other two divisions are Blackstone Federal, a premier engineering + transformation agency that serves the federal government, and Trellis Energy, the largest transaction management software firm fully dedicated to serving the natural gas industry.
Blackstone Technology Group is a privately-held global IT services, solutions and resourcing firm. Headquartered in San Francisco, Blackstone now has more than 300+ employees across five offices nationwide. Blackstone Technology Group’s mission is to help clients adapt to the demands of a digital world, and has garnered an impressive track record of delivering successful results to a client list that includes Fortune 100 businesses and US federal, state and local government.
WHAT WE DO
We provide contract, permanent and managed resource services to our clients. We source for commercial businesses and non-profits, as well as government clients requiring security clearances from public trust through multiple levels of top secret. Some of our skill specialties are IT, IT Operations, Engineering, Accounting and Finance, and Executive Search.
HOW WE DO IT
Our team never stops building connections with talent. And our network of fully-vetted, ready-to-work professionals allows us to provide exceptional speed and accuracy in our resource delivery that is unmatched in the industry. With a relationship-first engagement approach, we most often become a trusted partner with our clients and operate as an extension of their organizations.
