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Principal Network Engineer

Stamford, Connecticut Temporary USD100,000 - USD200,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
A client is looking for a Principal Network Engineer to sit onsite 2-3 days a week in Stamford, CT. The ideal candidate should have 8-15 years of experience in the financial services industry and have experience supporting network engineering at a global level.
  • 6 month contract + possible extensions/possible conversion to full time
  • Onsite 2-3 days in Stamford, CT

About Our Client

The client is an investment bank located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Job Description



  • Develop and engineer replacement solutions for end-of-life (EOL) network services and hardware.


  • Create and manage complex implementation plans that minimize downtime and avoid business disruption.


  • Lead production cutovers and deployment activities, including availability for weekend work as needed.


  • Quickly assess existing network infrastructure to identify and prioritize upgrade needs.


  • Work closely with experienced team members to drive completion of strategic networking initiatives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant



  • Core Networking Expertise (60%): Extensive on-prem SME experience with Cisco routing/switching, LAN/WAN, VLANs, WiFi, BGP, OSPF, firewalls (Fortinet), DNS/DHCP, proxies, VPNs, encryption, and GCP cloud networking/security; proficient with tools like F5, InfoBlox, GigaMon, Akamai, NetFlow, and others.


  • Cloud Migration & Data Center Exit (15%): Led on-prem to GCP migrations, managed global data center/colo exit programs, performed cutover planning, EOL replacements, documentation (Visio), and Tier 2 support for implementation and outage mitigation.


  • Network Automation & Observability (15%): Experience with Ansible, Python, CI/CD, Jenkins, and tools for automated discovery, latency tracking, application visibility, and global dashboard creation.


  • Strategic Collaboration (10%): Proven ability to work with global teams, contribute to long-term planning, technology innovation, and align with architectural standards and support frameworks.

What's on Offer

A full time position with competitive base salary and discretionary bonus, as well as room for growth at an established firm. Great work from home flexibility - only required to be onsite 2x a week. Open to candidates sitting in New Jersey or New York City offices.

Contact
Hannah Nagle
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6733189

Job summary

Sector
Information Technology
Sub Sector
Networks
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Stamford
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Hannah Nagle
Job Reference
JN-052025-6733189
Job Nature
Hybrid working
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