Principal Network Engineer

Help Modernize Healthcare Technology at ScaleAt Zelis, we're transforming the business of healthcare by modernizing how healthcare financial transactions are managed, connected, and delivered. Our technology powers critical interactions across healthcare providers, payers, and consumers, helping simplify the healthcare financial experience and improve outcomes across the industry.As we continue to invest in cloud adoption, application modernization, cybersecurity, automation, and infrastructure transformation, we're looking for an exceptional Principal Network Engineer to help shape the next generation of our enterprise technology platform. This is more than a traditional networking role. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise architecture, drive strategic technology decisions, and help build the secure, scalable, cloud-enabled foundation that supports one of the healthcare industry's leading technology organizations.The Principal Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, architecture, implementation, automation, and security of the organization's enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, Palo Alto Prisma SASE, AWS Networking, Cisco Routing & Switching, Network Security, Infrastructure Automation, and hybrid cloud connectivity solutions. Experience with cloud interconnection platforms such as Megaport is highly desirable.Key Responsibilities include:Design, implement, and support enterprise-wide network infrastructure.Lead architecture reviews and network modernization initiatives.Design and manage Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama, GlobalProtect, Prisma Access, and Prisma SASE solutions.Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) strategies.Design AWS networking architectures including VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPNs, Security Groups, Route Tables, and Load Balancers.Design hybrid-cloud networking solutions connecting AWS, on-premises data centers, and third-party providers.Leverage Megaport and similar cloud interconnection platforms to provide scalable and resilient connectivity.Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching environments including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, QoS, HSRP/VRRP, and Nexus/Catalyst platforms.Drive network automation using Python, Ansible, Terraform, APIs, and Git.Mentor engineers and lead strategic infrastructure initiatives.Required Qualifications include:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.5+ years leading architecture and modernization initiatives.Expert-level Palo Alto Networks experience.Advanced AWS networking expertise.Strong Cisco routing and switching background.Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation.Deep understanding of network security, segmentation, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust architectures.Preferred Qualifications include:Experience with Megaport, Megaport Cloud Router (MCR), or similar Network-as-a-Service platforms.Experience supporting hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud architectures.Healthcare industry experience preferred.Experience supporting HIPAA-regulated environments.Preferred Certifications include:Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)Palo Alto Prisma SASE CertificationAWS Advanced Networking SpecialtyAWS Solutions Architect ProfessionalCisco CCNP EnterpriseCisco CCIECISSPLeadership Competencies include:Strategic thinker with strong architectural vision.Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical skills.Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.Ability to influence technical direction across teams.Passion for modernization, automation, and continuous improvement.Proven ability to lead transformational initiatives.What Success Looks Like includes:Accelerated cloud adoption and modernization initiatives.Increased network reliability, resiliency, and scalability.Improved security posture through Zero Trust and modern security controls.Reduced operational overhead through automation.Successful delivery of strategic infrastructure transformation projects.