AWS Data DevOps Developer
PROLIM Corporation
Temp-to-hire
Plano, TX
Job description
Principal Network & Cloud Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Perm
Contract Rate: $60 - 75/hour
Conversion Salary Range: $142,000–$158,000 + 15% bonus
Position Overview
Our Client is seeking a Principal Network & Cloud Engineer to serve as the senior-most networking subject matter expert within the organization. This is a high-impact, lead-level individual contributor role responsible for enterprise network architecture, cloud networking strategy, and network security design.
This individual will play a key role in shaping and modernizing the company’s core networking, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and security posture. The role requires balanced expertise across core networking, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and security engineering, with a strong emphasis on BGP routing, IP strategy, segmentation, and firewall architecture.
This position requires strong cultural alignment, executive communication skills, and the ability to operate as a technical leader without direct reports.
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Perm
Contract Rate: $60 - 75/hour
Conversion Salary Range: $142,000–$158,000 + 15% bonus
Position Overview
Our Client is seeking a Principal Network & Cloud Engineer to serve as the senior-most networking subject matter expert within the organization. This is a high-impact, lead-level individual contributor role responsible for enterprise network architecture, cloud networking strategy, and network security design.
This individual will play a key role in shaping and modernizing the company’s core networking, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and security posture. The role requires balanced expertise across core networking, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and security engineering, with a strong emphasis on BGP routing, IP strategy, segmentation, and firewall architecture.
This position requires strong cultural alignment, executive communication skills, and the ability to operate as a technical leader without direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Network Engineering & Architecture
Enterprise Network Engineering & Architecture
- Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across core, WAN, wireless, and multi-site environments.
- Lead BGP-based IP migration initiatives and support cleanup/optimization of 550+ public IP addresses.
- Architect and maintain routing and switching environments (Cisco Nexus core, Catalyst, Meraki).
- Design and govern firewall policies across Cisco Firepower and Meraki platforms.
- Implement VLAN segmentation, ACLs, and zero-trust network design principles.
- Serve as senior escalation point for complex networking and security issues.
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is best suited for a senior-level network engineer who thrives in a highly visible, strategic position. The ideal candidate is a hands-on architect with deep core networking expertise, strong cloud networking capabilities, and a security-first mindset. They must be comfortable wearing multiple hats while helping shape the long-term networking roadmap for the organization.
Preferred- Experience with Cisco ISE.
- IPAM implementation experience.
- Infrastructure automation exposure.
- Relevant certifications (CCNP/CCIE preferred but not required).
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required).
Qualifications
Required Experience- 10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
- Advanced expertise in BGP, routing/switching, and WAN architecture.
- Strong experience with firewall technologies and network segmentation.
- Hands-on Azure networking experience (AWS exposure a plus).
- Experience implementing or supporting SD-WAN solutions.
- Multi-site enterprise networking experience.
- Ability to operate as a senior technical leader without direct reports.
Vendor & Circuit Management- Oversee provisioning and lifecycle management of ISP circuits.
- Manage relationships with telecom vendors and service providers.
- Support multi-site connectivity initiatives.
Security & Network Segmentation- Collaborate closely with Security Engineering (Peter Bracci’s team) on network security architecture and operations.
- Implement and maintain zero-trust principles, segmentation, and policy enforcement.
- Support EGIRP routing protocols, BGP, route-switch architecture, and secure connectivity design.
- Exposure to Cisco ISE is a plus.
Wireless & Connectivity Strategy- Provide architectural guidance for enterprise wireless environments, including Meraki-based deployments.
- Support LTE-capable devices across community locations.
- Define long-term wireless and connectivity strategy across distributed sites (50–60 circuits).
SD-WAN & Software-Defined Networking- Lead SD-WAN initiatives leveraging Meraki SD-WAN.
- Contribute to broader SD-networking modernization efforts.
- Support disaster recovery and network resiliency initiatives.
- Participate in future IPAM implementation and network automation improvements.
Cloud Networking (Azure & AWS)- Design and support hybrid cloud connectivity in Azure (primary) with future multi-cloud expansion.
- Architect and manage VNets/VPCs, routing tables, ExpressRoute/VPN connectivity, network security controls, and cloud segmentation.
- Partner with security engineering and infrastructure teams to ensure secure cloud integration.
- Support long-term strategy for scalable, secure multi-cloud networking.
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