Principal Network Engineer I or II
Location: UK or Ireland (Remote)
Salary: Up to £115,000 + bonus
Employment Type: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Principal Network Engineer (Level I or II) to join a high-performing global engineering team building and optimising a large-scale enterprise network.
This is a hands-on, deeply technical role where you’ll design, implement and support advanced infrastructure across modern routing, switching and next-generation security technologies.
If you’re a passionate technologist who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys collaboration and takes pride in engineering excellence, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
What You’ll Do:
* Design, build and maintain enterprise-class network solutions
* Lead implementation and troubleshooting across Palo Alto and Juniper platforms
* Deliver and optimise EVPN, VXLAN and BGP routing environments
* Configure and enhance Threat Prevention, Wildfire, URL Filtering and Panorama
* Collaborate with global teams to ensure performance, scalability and security
* Mentor others and contribute to continuous improvement and automation initiatives
Experience:
* Expert knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, including advanced CLI configuration
* Strong Juniper experience – especially QFX and MX platforms (Apstra experience a plus)
* Deep understanding of EVPN, VXLAN and BGP
* Proven ability to troubleshoot and deliver reliable, production-ready solutions
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
Nice to Have:
* Experience with Prisma Access, Cortex XSOAR, or Prisma Cloud
* Familiarity with automation, scripting or orchestration tools
* Exposure to large-scale, multi-cloud or distributed network environments
Why You’ll Love This Role:
* 100% remote – work from anywhere in the UK or Ireland
* High-impact role with end-to-end technical ownership
* Collaborate with expert-level engineers and security professionals
* Join a fast-paced environment with enterprise-scale challenges and modern tooling
Ready to join a team that values deep technical expertise and forward-thinking solutions? Let’s talk