Principal Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• Participate in the complete network lifecycle, including architecture, design, validation, deployment, operations, and continuous optimization
• Support the implementation of Autodesk's global network backbone and strategic infrastructure initiatives
• Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise network standards while ensuring consistent implementation across the organization
• Partner closely with automation teams to design and implement tools that enable scalable network operations
• Automate networking tasks and develop self-service capabilities that improve operational efficiency
• Manage and enhance enterprise-scale Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions
• Participate in organizational planning and technical strategy discussions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party technology vendors
• Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing across the engineering organization

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 10–15 years of experience in routing and switching technologies
• Knowledge of dark fiber infrastructure and associated networking technologies
• Experience managing Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) peering relationships
• Experience designing and supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure networking services
• Ability to design, secure, automate, and optimize Amazon Web Services (AWS) networking infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) networking services, including Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Lambda, Route 53, and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
• Strong understanding of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking, architecture, and core technologies, including Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Domain Name System (DNS), and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)
• Knowledge of firewall technologies, network security configurations, and troubleshooting methodologies
• Proven experience working within Agile software development environments
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical policies, proposals, and architectural designs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative mindset
• Ability to manage long-term, milestone-driven projects while working effectively across multiple teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
• Experience with Python, Ansible, DevOps methodologies, and infrastructure automation
• Experience using infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or equivalent platforms
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or cloud networking environments

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