Hiring: Principal IT Engineer - Networking Company: SHI International Corp. Location: Austin, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 12:13:18 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : BGP, Change Management, Configuration Management, DNS, PowerShell, Python, ServiceNow, User Experience, VPC, VPN About the job Experience: •10+ years of hands-on experience supporting and engineering enterprise networks. Required Skills: •The Principal IT Engineer leads incident triage and resolution, executes change activities using established change-management practices (e.g., ServiceNow), mentors junior engineers, and contributes to technical direction and roadmap planning. •This position is hybrid and requires regular onsite presence in Somerset, NJ or Austin, TX, with scheduling determined by business needs. •Design, configure, and operate Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (e.g., Catalyst 9800 series) and Meraki wireless networks. •Plan and optimize RF designs (channel, power, roaming, capacity) and validate changes using surveys and spectrum analysis. •Implement and maintain SSIDs, guest access, segmentation, and wireless security standards aligned to corporate policies. •Troubleshoot complex wireless issues across controller, access point, client, and authentication layers; lead root-cause analysis and remediation. •Integrate wireless access with Cisco ISE (802.1X, MAB, posture/policy) to enforce identity-based access controls. •Monitor wireless health and user experience; define and improve alerts, KPIs, and operational runbooks. Qualifications: •Expert-level troubleshooting across Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking in enterprise environments. •Advanced ability to design, operate, and optimize wired and wireless enterprise networks (Cisco and/or Meraki). •In-depth knowledge of routing, switching, high availability, and network resiliency concepts. •Proficiency in identity and access integrations, including 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+, and network segmentation. •Demonstrated capacity to analyze network performance using telemetry and monitoring tools. •Knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including VPC/VNet design, routing, VPN connectivity, and security controls. •Operational familiarity with IT service management processes (incident, problem, and change management). •Scripting and automation capability using tools such as PowerShell, Python, or APIs. •Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. •Proven analytical problem-solving skills using structured troubleshooting methodologies. Compensation: •$180,000 - $200,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!