Senior Principal Network Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Work type: Remote
Location: California
Salary: $153,500–$310,500 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 68 roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k

This role $232k

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This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $138,042–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $232k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is a global enterprise technology company providing servers, storage, networking, and hybrid cloud solutions along with advisory and operational services to enterprises worldwide. Industry: Enterprise Technology & Cloud Computing

Hewlett Packard Enterprise currently has 10 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $136,500–$275,000 across 10 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Network Engineer

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Sr Principal Network Engineer The Sr Principal Network Engineer joins the Professional Services team as a dedicated Resident Engineer focused on supporting specific customer deployments. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert in data center networking technologies, providing primary technical support for break/fix activities, performing hardware and software testing, and advising customers on Junos configurations and network design. You will also mentor junior staff and drive innovation by integrating new technologies into engineering projects. The role requires expertise in Juniper Networks products, including the QFX, PTX, MX, and EX series, alongside proficiency in Python for test automation and scripting. Candidates must possess advanced diagnostic skills to resolve complex issues and a deep understanding of Junos and Junos EVO software features to ensure high-quality product performance and reliable service restoration.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $150000 from 91 postings across 23 companies.

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Skills

Juniper Networks Junos Junos EVO Python Data Center Networking Routing Switching Network Architecture Test Automation DevOps Cloud Architecture Distributed Computing Microservices Full Stack Development

What you'll do

Serve as a subject matter expert for HPE products in data center networking technologies.
Provide primary technical support for break/fix activities using advanced diagnostic skills to restore services.
Advise customers on best practices for Junos configurations and network design.
Develop test automation and write scripts in Python to support engineering goals.
Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development standards.
Mentor and guide junior staff members while providing leadership on cross-organizational projects.
Integrate new technologies into engineering projects and designs to drive innovation.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
At least 10 years of experience in data center routing, switching, and network architecture.
Hands-on experience with HPE Juniper products including QFX, PTX, MX, and EX series.
Ability to develop test automation and write scripts in Python.
Expert level certifications in either JNCIE or CCIE are required.
Experience testing and certifying Junos and Junos EVO software features on associated hardware.
Proficiency with engineering design tools and software used to design components and solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language.

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