Principal Network Development Engineer

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience 7+ years experience in one or of the following areas: Networking, System Administration, Troubleshooting, Container Services or Scripting Experience leading the technical design and implementation of large-scale network infrastructure projects Experience with SDN tools such as Cisco ACI Strong understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and VLANs Experience with network automation and configuration management tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent Knowledge of cloud networking principles and technologies, such as VPCs, load balancers, and firewalls in AWS or other on-prem cloud environments Understanding of YAML files and how they are used in network automation Strong Background with CI/CD pipelines Preferred Qualifications Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.) Experience deploying and maintaining a Cisco ACI environment in a large enterprise. Deep knowledge of load balancer architecture in a multi-tenant datacenter. Ideal candidate will have experience with F5, A10, NGINX, etc. AWS experience Background with Docker and Kubernetes Compensation Hourly Rate Range - $40-$60/ hr Benefits for this role include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (vacation and holidays) Paid Sick Leave (HFWA-Compliant) – available to all employees, including part-time and temporary staff, for health and safety needs (Cedent provides all legally required benefits under Colorado law, including HFWA-compliant sick leave.) We are an Equal Pay Employer. All employment decisions, including compensation, benefits, hiring, training, and promotions, are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and regularly review our compensation practices to promote fairness, equity, and transparency across our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr