Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Required

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (note, only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances)
• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. Degree requirement can be met with four years of hands on experience in a software engineer or similar full time position
• 3-5+ years of experience in network engineering, including cloud-based and hardware network device configuration.
• Experience with solutions that integrate SD-WAN and Type 1 encryptors .
• Proficiency in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Strong knowledge of secure network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs), firewall management, VPNs, and secure cloud networking.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or private cloud environments, with strong knowledge of VPCs, security groups, and hybrid cloud networking (Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).
• Experience with automation and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for network management and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices, including Zero Trust, network segmentation, and firewall rule management.
• Deep understanding of government security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs) and the ability to implement secure network designs within those standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues and provide clear solutions quickly and effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.