Principal Network Engineer

UDT is a technology enabler that helps clients in major industries evaluate, architect, provide, secure, and manage technology on the go, in the rack and in the cloud. UDT provides technical, professional, cyber security and managed services. Remote in the following states only: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Missouri. Must live in one of the listed states to be considered.Principal Network EngineerWe are looking for a Principal Network Engineer who thrives on solving complex routing problems and designing resilient network architectures. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will work on challenging real-world networks, lead advanced troubleshooting efforts, and help shape the technical direction of our infrastructure.You will be part of a highly collaborative engineering team responsible for building and supporting networks that serve a growing customer base. This role offers the opportunity to work deeply with BGP driven WAN architectures, Fortinet and Cisco platforms, and multi-site routing environments while mentoring other engineers and influencing engineering standards across the organization.If you enjoy digging into routing tables, analyzing packet flows, and solving problems others cannot, this role will give you the space and autonomy to do that work. We are also big believers in teamwork and shared support, so you will be working alongside other engineers who collaborate closely, help each other solve tough problems, and take collective ownership of the network.What Makes This Role DifferentThis position is more than just another senior engineering role. As a Principal Engineer, you will help shape how our networks are designed and operated. You will:Review and guide major network architecture decisionsLead troubleshooting during critical outagesEstablish engineering standards and best practicesMentor engineers and help grow the team’s technical depthInfluence technical strategy and vendor platform decisionsYour expertise will directly impact how our network evolves as we continue to scale, supporting the connectivity that enables K-12 schools to deliver education to students every day.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement complex Layer 3 network architecturesEngineer and troubleshoot BGP based WAN and multi-site routing environmentsPerform advanced configuration and troubleshooting using CLI on Fortinet FortiGate and Cisco platformsArchitect routing strategies involving:Route redistributionRoute filtering and prefix listsAS path prepending and local preferenceBGP communities and traffic engineeringECMP and multipath routingDiagnose protocol and packet level issues using CLI tools including routing analysis, debugs, and packet capturesDesign high availability network architectures that maintain service continuityTroubleshoot traffic flow issues involving routing and firewall policy interactionsLead technical response during high severity incidentsProduce clear documentation and network diagrams to support engineering operationsMentor engineers and help elevate the overall technical capabilities of the teamEducation and/or Experience Requirements 7+ years hands-on routing experienceDeep understanding of BGP (iBGP, eBGP, route reflectors, filtering, path selection)General understanding of OSPF Strong grasp of routing theory (not just configuration memorization) Ability to read and interpret routing tables and protocol states quickly CLI Mastery (Mandatory)Advanced CLI configuration and troubleshooting on Fortinet FortiGate platformsAbility to perform live troubleshooting in production environments via CLINetworking FundamentalsDeep knowledge of TCP/IPStrong subnetting and summarization skillsVLANs, trunking, and STP fundamentalsNAT and policy-based routingVPN technologies (IPSec preferred)Preferred QualificationsFortinet NSE 4/5/7 or equivalent experienceExperience with multi-ISP failover designsExperience serving K-12, government, or MSP environmentsWhat UDT offers youWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the organization. UDT’s Total Rewards package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage as of the 1st of the month, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, 7 annual holidays and flexible time off options.Join us and be part of an inclusive, energizing, and collaborative environment. UDT is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and pre-employment drug screen. UDT is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status

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