Network Engineer
Execusource, Inc
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
About
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Perm
Contract Rate: $60 - 75/hour
Conversion Salary Range: $142,000–$158,000 + 15% bonus
Position Overview
Our Client is seeking a Principal Network & Cloud Engineer to serve as the senior-most networking subject matter expert within the organization. This is a high-impact, lead-level individual contributor role responsible for enterprise network architecture, cloud networking strategy, and network security design.
This individual will play a key role in shaping and modernizing the company’s core networking, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and security posture. The role requires balanced expertise across core networking, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and security engineering, with a strong emphasis on BGP routing, IP strategy, segmentation, and firewall architecture.
This position requires strong cultural alignment, executive communication skills, and the ability to operate as a technical leader without direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Network Engineering & Architecture
Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across core, WAN, wireless, and multi-site environments.
Lead BGP-based IP migration initiatives and support cleanup/optimization of 550+ public IP addresses.
Architect and maintain routing and switching environments (Cisco Nexus core, Catalyst, Meraki).
Design and govern firewall policies across Cisco Firepower and Meraki platforms.
Implement VLAN segmentation, ACLs, and zero-trust network design principles.
Serve as senior escalation point for complex networking and security issues.
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is best suited for a senior-level network engineer who thrives in a highly visible, strategic position. The ideal candidate is a hands-on architect with deep core networking expertise, strong cloud networking capabilities, and a security-first mindset. They must be comfortable wearing multiple hats while helping shape the long-term networking roadmap for the organization.
Preferred
Experience with Cisco ISE.
IPAM implementation experience.
Infrastructure automation exposure.
Relevant certifications (CCNP/CCIE preferred but not required).
Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required).
Qualifications
Required Experience
10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
Advanced expertise in BGP, routing/switching, and WAN architecture.
Strong experience with firewall technologies and network segmentation.
Hands-on Azure networking experience (AWS exposure a plus).
Experience implementing or supporting SD-WAN solutions.
Multi-site enterprise networking experience.
Ability to operate as a senior technical leader without direct reports.
Vendor & Circuit Management
Oversee provisioning and lifecycle management of ISP circuits.
Manage relationships with telecom vendors and service providers.
Support multi-site connectivity initiatives.
Security & Network Segmentation
Collaborate closely with Security Engineering (Peter Bracci’s team) on network security architecture and operations.
Implement and maintain zero-trust principles, segmentation, and policy enforcement.
Support EGIRP routing protocols, BGP, route-switch architecture, and secure connectivity design.
Exposure to Cisco ISE is a plus.
Wireless & Connectivity Strategy
Provide architectural guidance for enterprise wireless environments, including Meraki-based deployments.
Support LTE-capable devices across community locations.
Define long-term wireless and connectivity strategy across distributed sites (50–60 circuits).
SD-WAN & Software-Defined Networking
Lead SD-WAN initiatives leveraging Meraki SD-WAN.
Contribute to broader SD-networking modernization efforts.
Support disaster recovery and network resiliency initiatives.
Participate in future IPAM implementation and network automation improvements.
Cloud Networking (Azure & AWS)
Design and support hybrid cloud connectivity in Azure (primary) with future multi-cloud expansion.
Architect and manage VNets/VPCs, routing tables, ExpressRoute/VPN connectivity, network security controls, and cloud segmentation.
Partner with security engineering and infrastructure teams to ensure secure cloud integration.
Support long-term strategy for scalable, secure multi-cloud networking.
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Languages
- English
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