What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Network Engineer position at Match Point Solutions?
Job Description
Job Description
MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora, and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil, and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise.
We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Title : Principal Network Engineer
Location : Remote (Preferred in Gilbert, AZ or Cheyenne, WY) Travel required one week per month if remote
Shift : General Shift with occasional night support for change windows
Pay Rate : $85 / hr W2
Job Summary :
We are seeking a Principal Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of our enterprise network infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in Cisco and Arista networking , firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, ASA) , load balancers (F5 GTM / RTM) , AWS networking , and advanced routing protocols . The ideal candidate will drive strategic networking initiatives, ensure high availability and security, and support hybrid on-prem and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, implement, and maintain high-performance network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS).
- Configure and manage Cisco and Arista routing and switching, including VRFs, VLANs, VRRP, LACP, MLAG, IP Multicast, and VPC.
- Deploy and manage F5 Load Balancers (GTM, RTM) for optimal application delivery.
- Manage firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, ASA) , including Palo Alto Panorama and AWS-integrated security solutions .
- Configure and optimize BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF routing protocols for dynamic, scalable network connectivity.
- Implement and troubleshoot AWS networking services , including VPC, API Gateway, CloudFront, Route 53, Cloud WAN, Direct Connect, PrivateLink, and Transit Gateway .
- Ensure secure network connectivity through IPS Tipping Point, IPSec VPN, NAT / SNAT, ACLs, and security groups .
- Automate network configurations and manage network changes using TACACS, Rancid, Git .
- Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize security with SNMP monitoring and AWS Control Tower .
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network strategies with business goals.
- Provide escalation support and participate in after-hours maintenance / change windows when required.
Mandatory Skills & Experience :
Good to Have Skills :
Certifications : Required :
Preferred :
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MatchPoint Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $85
