Principal Network Engineer

Summary

As Principal Network Engineer reporting to the Director of Engineering & Technology, you will develop network architectures for tactical and enterprise systems, implementing security protocols (HAIPE, IPsec, TLS) and dynamic routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MANET). You'll oversee multi-million-dollar programs with rigorous technical baselines, mentor cross-functional engineering teams, translate customer requirements into system designs, and serve as the technical voice in executive and customer engagements. Key responsibilities include WAN/LAN/WLAN design, DoD RMF compliance, emerging technology adoption (AI-enabled orchestration, zero-trust), and strategic roadmap development.