Principal Network Engineer - Bridgeport

Only for registered members Bridgeport, United States

1 week ago

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Job summary

We rearchitect wired and wireless environments together, using data, design, and real-world validation. This role exists because high-density Wi-Fi and modern switching require senior-level engineering, not guesswork.

You will lead the design, replacement,
and optimization of both wired and wireless networks for: K-12 school districts State,
Local,
and Education (SLED) organizations Cities,towns,and public buildings across Northern West Virginia Your Work Directly Improves Classroom connectivity
and testing reliability Teacher mobility
and device density Public-building wireless coverage
and performance Security
and segmentation across wired
&wireless End-user experience at scale This is architecture + execution,
,not install ''. What You'll Actually Be Doing Wired Infrastructure Lead switch refresh '' network modernization projects Design '' deploy Core distribution access layers Redundant routing failover Secure segmentation policy enforcement Perform advanced configurations using Cisco Extreme Networks Juniper Fortinet Wireless Architecture Optimization Design deploy high-density Wi-Fi environments schools public facilities Lead large-scale access point replacement expansion projects Perform RF analysis Heat mapping predictive surveys On-site validation tuning Use specialized survey detection equipment Identify coverage gaps Reduce interference Improve signal strength roaming Tune wireless configurations High client density Mobility Security segmentation Performance reliability Align wireless design with wired architecture treated as afterthought Travel Purpose-Driven Hands-On Frequent travel Northern rural West Virginia On-site work in Schools Municipal buildings Public facilities Projects planned professional impactful Travel expenses lodging mileage per diem handled properly If you like seeing dead zones disappear performance improve real time this role delivers Required Technical Expertise Core Networking Advanced routing switching BGP OSPF EVPN VXLAN High-availability campus architectures Real-world troubleshooting under constraints Wireless Enterprise Wi-Fi design high-density environments RF fundamentals interference mitigation Heat mapping post-deployment validation Large-scale AP deployments tuning Secure architectures SSID design segmentation policy enforcement Automation Efficiency Strongly Preferred Experience scripting automation improve efficiency consistency Practical use Python similar tools Network configuration assistance Validation verification Data gathering troubleshooting Familiarity modern networking practices Repeatability Standardization Reduced manual effort Comfort adopting new tools techniques environment evolves Security Edge Next-generation firewall VPNs site-to-site remote AAA logging monitoring integrations Cloud Hybrid Preferred Azure AWS networking Hybrid connectivity VPN ExpressRoute Direct Connect Experience Matters years designing operating production networks Proven experience K-12 SLED MSP environments Demonstrated success modernizing both wired wireless networks Comfortable being final escalation point Thrives environments where decisions matter Background Trust Confidentiality Employment contingent successful background checks Candidates must able pass Criminal background screening School-required SLED-required clearances Strict adherence to confidentiality data protection professional conduct required Candidates trusted work independently secure regulated environments Position high trust responsibility Certifications Strongly Preferred CCNP CCIE Enterprise Wireless CWNA CWDP CWAP NSE JNCIP JNCIE Extreme certifications Cloud networking certifications Employment Type Full Time Years Experience years Salary $84 Annual BonusCommission Yes Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance Information Technology Analyst Industries IT Services Consulting


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