Job Title: Principle Network Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX (100% Remote)
Position Type: Contract
Openings: 1
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the technical execution of a large-scale data center migration project. The role involves managing the end-to-end lifecycle of approximately 1,500 routers and 1,500 Cradlepoint devices, including staging, configuration, VPN migration, NAT transitions, and failover validation.
Key Responsibilities
• Review and design go-forward WAN architectures based on client requirements
• Perform remote configuration and migration of VPNs, NAT spaces, and firewall policies
• Oversee staging, SIM activation, firmware upgrades, and base configurations of routers and Cradlepoint devices
• Lead pilot implementations and support cutovers during maintenance windows
• Conduct failover testing, device health checks, and troubleshooting during migration
Required Skills
• Advanced experience with Cisco and Juniper routing & switching
• Strong expertise in large-scale VPN migrations and tunneling
• Hands-on experience with Cradlepoint and LTE/Cellular backup solutions
• Strong knowledge of NAT migration, MPLS, and cloud connectivity (Azure, AWS, Equinix)
• Experience with Change Management (CAB), MOP documentation, and network monitoring tools