Sr Principal Network Engineer

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and securing network infrastructure across public cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid architectures. This role partners closely with cloud, security, and application teams to ensure scalable, resilient, and secure network connectivity that supports business-critical workloads.

Determines network strategies and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members. Determines network requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information network standards; conducting system network and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates. Plans network systems by evaluating network and network technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, load balancers. Wireless LANS, and related network and network devices; designs IP Address Management infrastructures (IPAMs), including use of DHCP and DNS that adhere to industry standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based network architectures, including VPC/VNet design, routing, gateways, load balancers, and private connectivity.
• Implement and support hybrid connectivity solutions (VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, SD-WAN).
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity issues across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Collaborate with cloud platform, security, and application teams on architecture and operational best practices.
• Design, implement, and support end‑to‑end network architecture across data center, cloud, campus, and WAN environments
• Assist in establishing reference architectures, design standards, and guardrails used across the organization
• Lead deep technical investigations involving performance, resilience, or security failures
• Ensure network architectures meet availability, resiliency, compliance, and security requirements
• Identify systemic risks and drive preventative architectural improvements

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Advanced Degree preferred
• A degree in Computer Science or MIS a plus.
• MIS or Computer Science course work at the graduate level a plus
• Certification in a Network role (e.g. CCIE) is highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of 12 years' related experience of which at least 8 years should be in a network role
• Strong expertise in major cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Solid understanding of:
  • TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, NAT, routing and switching
  • Cloud networking services (VNets/VPCs, subnets, gateways, load balancers)
• Deep expertise in routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, IS‑IS, EVPN/VXLAN)
• Strong experience with data center and WAN architectures (MPLS, SD‑WAN)
• Advanced knowledge of network security concepts (firewalls, segmentation, zero trust, SASE)
• Hands‑on experience with monitoring, telemetry, and performance optimization
• Expert working level with switches, routers, wireless LANs, load balancing, DNS 

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Annual Rate: $122,000.00 - $205,000.00
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.