CENIC · 3 months ago
Principal Engineer, Network (Network Services)
La Mirada, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$174K/yr - $193K/yr
10+ years expCENIC is an organization that connects California to the world by providing a high-capacity computer network essential for innovation and collaboration. The Principal Engineer, Network will play a strategic leadership role in designing and evolving CENIC’s multiple networks, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability through technical expertise and mentorship.
EducationNon ProfitProfessional NetworkingTraining
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the design and evolution of optical and Layer 2/3 backbone and access networks to support growing bandwidth, service, and resilience needs
Create, publish, and maintain comprehensive written strategic and tactical goals and project plans for CENIC networks
Evaluate and plan for the adoption of emerging network services, technologies, and protocols
Set engineering direction through the authorship and enforcement of architectural standards, design templates, and configuration policies
Conduct traffic and capacity analyses to inform long-term infrastructure decisions
Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the networking industry and the larger research & education community
Occasional travel to conferences to advocate for and connect with the community
Serve as a senior technical authority and architectural decision-maker for CENIC’s backbone and member-serving networks and services
Translate organizational strategy into technical roadmaps that align with long-term infrastructure and service goals
Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies to ensure network resiliency, scalability, and relevance
Represent CENIC in high-level external engagements, technical alliances, and initiatives within the wider research & education community
Proactively identify systemic challenges or risks and drive coordinated solutions across departments
Partner with the NOC, Security, and Program Management teams on design, deployment, and troubleshooting efforts
Serve as a technical resource and mentor for engineers across the team
Assist with technical reviews, training, and knowledge sharing
Identify and implement opportunities for automation of provisioning, monitoring, and configuration workflows
Contribute to the selection and improvement of network visibility and performance tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with at least 10 years of advanced network engineering experience (ISP, research & education, enterprise-scale backbones)
Deep mastery of IP (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), MPLS (Segment Routing), VPN services (L2VPN, IPVPN), and traffic engineering concepts
Proven track record designing and operating large-scale IP and optical networks (100G+)
Familiarity with the configuration, operation, and evaluation of major vendors, such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Nokia
Demonstrated ability to guide others: mentor engineers, lead peer reviews, and drive adoption of best practices
Strong communication skills for engaging collaborators, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
Background in research & education, public sector, or nonprofit backbone networks
Experience in capital planning, vendor selection, or managing high-impact network rollouts
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 12 years or more of experience, or a combination of education and experience
Experience with DWDM networks, such as Cisco NCS2006 and/or NCS1010 platforms
Understanding of network automation concepts for configuration, monitoring, and testing, and familiarity with tools such as Python, NSO, and Netbox
Experience designing and implementing IP peering connectivity with other cloud, content, and service providers
Benefits
Generous Health Benefit Package : We value our employees' wellness. We offer a variety of medical, dental, and vision benefits. . We have you covered with life, short-term, and long-term insurance. We also offer pet insurance at a discount.
Paid Time Off: We offer liberal vacation, sick leave, and 15 paid holidays.
Investment in Your Future: CENIC contributes to your 403(b) even if you don't. We also offer matching contributions. Pre-tax and Roth options are also available.
Company
CENIC
CENIC is an advanced education and research center that provides a network essential for innovation, collaboration and economic growth.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Louis Fox
President & CEO
Recent News
2024-03-15
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