Gartner · 17 hours ago
Principal Network Engineer (Wireless Network)
Irving, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $148K/yr
10+ years expGartner is a leading research and advisory company, and they are seeking a Principal Network Engineer to design, implement, and support reliable and secure network solutions for their conference and enterprise operations. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in network architecture and security to drive business outcomes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Architect, design, configure, and support complex enterprise IP network solutions (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Data Center, and Cloud)
Lead the design, implementation, and support of network security systems, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and zero trust architectures
Deep expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, VXLAN, etc.)
Evaluate, configure, and support secure remote access solutions (SSL VPN, IPSEC, SASE)
Configure, troubleshoot, and support DNS, DHCP, and related network services
Support and troubleshoot unified communications (VoIP, video conferencing, QoS, SIP, WebRTC)
Design, deploy, and support large-scale wireless LAN solutions (Wi-Fi 6/6E, WPA3, guest access, wireless security, RF planning, and site surveys) for high-density environments such as conferences and events
Perform wireless site surveys, spectrum analysis, and capacity planning to ensure optimal wireless coverage, performance, and user experience
Troubleshoot and resolve wireless connectivity and performance issues using advanced wireless analysis tools (Ekahau, Hamina and Cisco DNA Center, etc.)
Provide advanced technical support for networking at Gartner Events, including rapid deployment and troubleshooting in dynamic environments
Analyze, design, and implement comprehensive security solutions (next-generation firewalls, intrusion prevention, network segmentation, NAC)
Proactively identify, isolate, and resolve complex network issues to minimize business impact
Evaluate, test, and lead the deployment of emerging network technologies (SDN, network automation, AIOps, cloud networking)
Troubleshoot complex applications and network performance issues using advanced network analysis and monitoring tools
Collaborate with facilities and AV teams to integrate wireless networks with event infrastructure and ensure seamless attendee connectivity
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business and technical objectives, and drive continuous process improvement
Manage network-related projects, service requests, and maintenance activities using ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)
Create and maintain detailed, up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and runbooks
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and peers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of hands-on experience supporting large-scale enterprise networks
Expert-level understanding of routing and switching protocols and architectures
Extensive experience with Cisco networking platforms (IOS XE, NX-OS, Meraki), and multi-vendor environments (Arista, Juniper, etc.)
Strong experience with network security systems and protocols (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, SASE)
Extensive experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise wireless LANs, including controller-based architectures (Cisco Catalyst, Meraki, Aruba, etc.), guest networks, and wireless security
Proficiency in wireless site survey tools, RF planning, and troubleshooting tools (Ekahau, AirMagnet, Cisco Prime, DNA Center)
Experience supporting high-density wireless environments and events, including capacity planning and performance optimization
Experience with load balancers (F5, Citrix ADC), WAN accelerators, and content filtering solutions
Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute)
Proficiency in network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform) is highly desirable
Solid understanding of UNIX/Linux and Microsoft Server operating systems
Excellent communication and prioritization skills
Able to work independently or within a team proactively in a fast-paced AGILE-SCRUM environment
Owns success – Takes responsibility for successful delivery of the solutions
Strong desire to improve upon their skills in software development, frameworks, and technologies
Benefits
20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.
Parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Gartner Gives Charity Match.
Company
Gartner
Gartner provides fact-based consulting services, helping clients use and manage IT to enhance business performance.
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