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Business Unit: Cubic Corporation Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com. Job Details: Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and deeply technical Principal Network Engineer to lead our enterprise networking initiatives. This role is ideal for a senior-level professional with 10+ years of hands-on experience in designing, securing, and optimizing complex network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years at a senior level or above , a strong command of network architecture and security, and the ability to mentor others while executing on large-scale, high-impact projects. This is a technical leadership role (90%+ technical) with an expectation of expert-level contributions to architecture, troubleshooting, automation, and performance engineering. Key Responsibilities: Architect and deploy secure, scalable, and high-availability network solutions across LAN/WAN, cloud, and hybrid environments. Lead end-to-end technical execution of initiatives such as SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and data center migrations. Own root cause analysis and resolution for complex network performance issues and critical incidents (P1/P2). Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce Zero Trust frameworks and robust segmentation strategies. Provide technical mentorship to network engineers; drive consistency through best practices and technical standards. Lead vendor evaluations, procurement strategies, and capacity planning aligned with enterprise goals. Maintain network monitoring and reporting infrastructure to provide visibility into health, usage, and potential risk. Technical Expertise Required: Core Networking: Expert in routing and switching protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, STP, HSRP/VRRP Strong in IPv4/IPv6 planning, MPLS, QoS, and multicast routing Experience with enterprise-grade hardware: Cisco, Juniper, Arista Network Security: Deep hands-on with Cisco ASA, Firepower, Palo Alto, Fortinet firewalls IPSec/SSL VPNs, NAC (Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass), ACL management Practical knowledge of Zero Trust principles, micro-segmentation, and PKI Cloud & Hybrid Networking: Strong experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking: VPCs, Transit Gateways, ExpressRoute Proficiency in site-to-site VPNs, cloud firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid connectivity Automation & Scripting: Advanced scripting skills using Python, Ansible, or Terraform Familiarity with network APIs (REST, NETCONF), infrastructure as code, Cisco NSO Monitoring & Diagnostics: Tools: Wireshark, SolarWinds, NetFlow, PRTG, Zabbix, Splunk Strong in SNMP, Syslog analysis, RCA processes, and proactive performance tuning Architecture & Compliance: Experience with Cisco Validated Designs (CVDs), ITIL, and architectural frameworks like TOGAF Awareness of compliance standards (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA) Skilled in using documentation tools like Visio and Lucidchart Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience, with 5+ years in a senior/principal-level engineering role. Advanced certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, or AWS Advanced Networking Specialty required. Demonstrated ability to lead from the front on complex technical challenges. Worker Type: Employee Show more Show less
