Principal Network Engineer

Overview As a Principal Network Engineer at HPE, you’ll lead advanced data center networking initiatives and act as the technical liaison for key customers. You’ll apply deep Juniper expertise to design, test, and optimize customer deployments while driving best practices and automation. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to ensure designs meet standards and scale with evolving needs. This remote role offers high-impact work on critical networks and opportunities to mentor others and shape engineering direction. You will work closely with customers, travel up to 10%, and contribute to innovative, cloud-ready solutions that support edge-to-cloud objectives. Compensation / Benefitshealth & wellbeingpersonal & professional developmentunconditional inclusion ResponsibilitiesSubject matter expert for data center networking using HPE and Juniper technologies, guiding design, testing, documentation, and best practicesPrimary technical support for break/fix activities to restore services quickly and prevent recurrenceAdvise on Junos configurations and network design best practicesManage and grow relationships with internal teams and development partners involved in engineering designReview designs and activities for compliance with standards and provide feedback to improve product qualityContribute domain expertise and leadership to cross-organizational projectsDrive innovation by integrating new technologies into projects and designsMentor and guide junior staff members Key requirements6+ years in data center routing, switching, and network architectureHands-on experience with HPE Juniper products (QFX, PTX, MX, EX)Proven ability to develop test automation and write Python scriptsIE level certifications (JNCIE or CCIE)Experience testing and certifying Junos/Junos EVO features and hardwareStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written and verbal English communication; ability to present architectures and negotiate with senior managementstrong communicationleadership and mentoringcross-functional collaborationJuniper Junos and Junos EVOdata center routing/switchingtest automation