Principal Network Engineer (IC5)

Mitchell Martin

Evansville, IN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$73.50–$105 Per Hour
SKILLS
Automation, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Communications Engineering, Cross-Functional, Incident Response, Industry/Trade Analysis, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Leadership, Mentoring, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Onboarding, Product Testing, Reverse Engineering, Software Development, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Evansville, IN
POSTED
2 days ago
Title: Principal Network Engineer (IC5)

Location: Evansville, IN
Employment Type: Contract

Compensation:
Pay Range:$73.50-$105.00 Per Hr

Description
This role is a senior individual contributor position focusing on enterprise network operations across various infrastructures. 
Located in Evansville, IN, this contract position requires expertise in application delivery, reliability, and optimization. 
The ideal candidate will have experience with network automation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional leadership.
Lead technical operations for network infrastructure across cloud and on-premise environments.
Focus on application delivery, ensuring redundancy and optimization.
Reverse-engineer communication paths in undocumented systems to restore service.
Adopt an automation-first mindset with strong documentation practices.
Coordinate with other engineering teams on larger initiatives.
Engage in proactive architecture and automation work, with minimal reactive incident response.
Prioritize time-to-resolution during incidents.

Key Responsibilities
Serve as the subject matter expert for network infrastructure.
Develop strategies for application delivery and reliability.
Translate business requests into technical roadmaps.
Evaluate network products to avoid redundant capabilities.
Maintain vendor relationships and stay updated on industry trends.

Qualifications
Proven experience in network infrastructure management.
Strong skills in automation using various scripting languages.
Expertise in troubleshooting network issues from application to physical layers.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Core Technologies
Python | Bash | Ansible | Terraform | GitHub Actions | Wireshark | DNS | Load Balancing

Contact Authorization
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Onboarding Expectations
Learn more about our Onboarding Process here https://youtu.be/rjV_NFYjyY4 

EEO Statement
Learn more about our EEO policy here https://www.mitchellmartin.com/eoe-statement 

About the Company

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Mitchell Martin

OUR FOCUS IS GROWTH

It’s not just about filling job openings.  It’s about enabling growth and inspiring success.  That’s what we do.

Mitchell Martin is one of the nation’s largest staffing companies, with offices throughout the US as well as in India and the Philippines.  We help drive success for both people and companies by helping them achieve positive growth.   We do this by building strong relationships and developing a deep understanding of the people we work with, in order to facilitate the best matches for both sides of the equation.    

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
https://www.mitchellmartin.com