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Laveer Engineering · 4 months ago

Principal Engineer - Network

Cranberry Township, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$103K/yr - $129K/yr

5+ years exp

Westinghouse Electric Co is committed to providing clean energy solutions and values diversity in the workplace. The Principal Engineer - Network will oversee the operational aspects of the network, ensuring reliability, performance, and security while leading the Network Operations team and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringService Industry

Responsibilities

Lead the Network Operations team in managing and maintaining the network infrastructure

Ensure the stability and performance of LAN/WAN environments

Develop and implement network policies, procedures, and best practices

Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network-related projects

Monitor network performance and implement improvements as needed

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members

Ensure appropriate escalation and response to priority incidents

Ensure redundancy and disaster recovery configurations are in place, coaching the team where needed

Perform any other related duties prioritized by the Network Services Manager

Qualification

SDWANLAN/WANNetwork OperationsCisco routersSwitchesNetwork security best practicesNetwork monitoring toolsRelevant certificationsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related fields, or equivalent experience and certifications

High level understanding or subject matter expert in SDWAN and routing

Experience in network operations, with a strong understanding of LAN/WAN environments

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) are a plus

Preferred

Track record of leading network operations teams

Experience with network monitoring and management tools

Knowledge of network security best practices

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Demonstrated success in leading large, global network communications teams

High level of understanding in the network, telecom and firewall fields

5+ years' experience hands on support and troubleshooting of networks

Proficient in Cisco routers and switches, Arista switches and Cloud Vision Portal, Nexus switches, Python, SolarWinds network configuration manager (NCM), Aruba Clear Pass Policy Manager, Cisco Prime/DNA, Cisco/Arista Wireless, Cisco SDWAN