Principal Network Engineer - Red Lobster

Overview

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Principal Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructures to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in driving network automation initiatives using Ansible and AWX Tower, streamlining network operations and enhancing efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Network Design and Implementation:

• Lead the design and deployment of scalable, high-performance network architectures, including LAN, WAN, and data center environments.
• Evaluate and select network hardware, software, and technologies that align with business objectives and growth strategies.
• Implement best practices for network segmentation, traffic engineering, and Quality of Service (QoS) to optimize network performance.

Network Automation:

• Utilize Ansible and AWX Tower to automate network configuration, provisioning, and management tasks.
• Develop custom Ansible playbooks and automation scripts to streamline repetitive network processes and eliminate manual interventions.
• Integrate network automation into the CI/CD pipeline, promoting continuous integration and deployment.

Network Security:

• Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, access control lists (ACLs), and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry security standards and best practices, safeguarding sensitive data and protecting against potential threats.

Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Oversee network monitoring tools to proactively identify and address performance issues and network outages.
• Conduct root cause analysis for complex network problems and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Continual enhancement of network monitoring, integration into our ticketing systems.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Mentor and collaborate with team members, sharing knowledge on network technologies, automation techniques, and industry trends.

Project Management:

• Plan and execute network-related projects, adhering to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Work in coordination with IT project management to ensure seamless project delivery and successful implementation.

Continuous Learning:

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in networking technologies, automation, and industry trends, applying new knowledge to improve network infrastructure and practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, or related field experience.
• Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer with a focus on network design, implementation, and management.
• Strong expertise in network automation using Python, Ansible and AWX Tower.
• Industry certifications such as Cisco CNNP, CCIE and/or Juniper JNCIE, JNCIP, JNCIS are highly desirable.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience with telecommunications systems including VoIP telephony
• Experience working with network systems, networking principles, data, voice or video
• Experience working with network software and hardware, data, voice or video
• In-depth knowledge of routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), network security, and virtualization technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Python and Bash, is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex network issues and conducting network performance analysis.
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven project management experience in application development and system design with large scale business applications
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise software implementation projects (both packaged software, third-party, and custom-development projects)
• Strong working knowledge of wide area monitoring and capacity planning
• Ability to convey a strong presence, professional image and deal confidently with complex technical problems

As a Principal Network Engineer, you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in optimizing and automating our network infrastructure, contributing to the overall success of our organization.