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Upbound Group · 1 day ago

Principal Network Engineer

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Upbound Group, Inc. is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions. They are seeking a highly experienced Principal Network Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and management of enterprise-grade networking solutions with a focus on Cisco technologies and cloud networking.

FinanceFinancial ServicesLeasing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and deploy network architectures that meet organizational needs, including software-defined networks and cloud-based platforms

Architect and manage Cisco-based infrastructure including Catalyst and Nexus switching, Catalyst routers, ACI fabric, and wireless (Cisco/Meraki)

Administer and optimize ACI environments, including policy configuration, fabric management, and service integration

Lead deployment and lifecycle management of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including policy enforcement, device profiling, and 802.1X authentication

Design and support AWS Advanced Networking solutions including VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, and hybrid connectivity

Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) frameworks using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation

Write and maintain Python scripts to automate network provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring

Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cloud, Security, DevOps, App Teams) to ensure reliable and secure connectivity

Own high-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for critical incidents across on-premises and cloud environments

Maintain comprehensive documentation, network diagrams, and standards for existing and future-state architecture

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership for strategic initiatives

Qualification

Cisco technologiesAWS networkingInfrastructure automationPython scriptingCisco ACINetwork securityInfrastructure as codeCommunicationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field

10–15 years of hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise technologies, including: Routing & Switching (OSPF, BGP, VRF, HSRP, STP)

Cisco Nexus (5K/7K/9K), Catalyst Series

Cisco ACI (EPGs, Contracts, BDs)

Cisco Meraki Networking (MX, MS, MR)

Cisco ISE, SDA (fabric design, segmentation, policy sets)

Deep knowledge of AWS networking services, including: VPC, Subnets, Security Groups, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect

Cloud-native services: DNS, load balancing, proxies and VPN

Proficiency with Python and experience building automation scripts/tools for networking use cases

Solid experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Git)

Strong understanding of Layer 2/3 protocols, network security, and performance tuning

Experience with monitoring and telemetry tools (NetFlow, SNMP, Syslog, etc.)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to influence technical decisions and drive projects forward

Preferred

Cisco certifications: CCNP, CCIE (R&S or DC), or equivalent

AWS certifications: AWS Certified Advanced Networking

Experience with SD-WAN and SASE architectures

Relevant certifications or professional training in cybersecurity architecture, IAM, or Zero Trust Network Access

Exposure to network policy frameworks and automation APIs (ACI, Meraki, AWS)

Benefits

Full health benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match, 6%/3%

DTO (discretionary time off)

Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution

College tuition reimbursement program (STEM degrees)

Unlimited use of LinkedIn Learning

Company

Upbound Group

Upbound Group is a technology and data-driven company that provides financial products for consumers.

Plano, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.upbound.com

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