Hiring: Principal Network Engineer - Data Center Services (Hybrid) Company: Publix Super Markets Location: Lakeland, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:37:31 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Ansible, DNS, Load Balancing, Python, Root Cause Analysis, Splunk About the job Experience: •4+ years of experience supporting enterprise load balancing technologies, including F5 LTM/GTM and/or VMware AVI. •4+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network and application delivery solutions. •4+ years of experience with network security principles, system hardening methodologies, and vulnerability remediation practices. •1+ years of experience with network visibility, monitoring, and management platforms such as Nautobot, Splunk, Cribl, or ADX. •1+ years of experience troubleshooting, resolving, and supporting highly complex technical issues in enterprise-scale environments. Required Skills: •To support our hybrid work model, candidates must reside, or be willing to relocate, within a commutable distance of Lakeland, FL. •Enjoy the best of both worlds - collaborate in person and innovate remotely. •Candidates selected to advance in the interview process will be required to participate in at least one onsite interview at our Lakeland, FL campus. •Define the enterprise strategy for SDN and application delivery platforms, including VMware AVI. •Architect scalable DNS, DHCP, IPAM (DDI), and load balancing solutions using Infoblox and F5. •Drive resolution of complex infrastructure challenges through root cause analysis and reliability engineering. •Lead the design of secure, resilient, and scalable network architectures. •Oversee platform lifecycle management, including upgrades, deployments, and modernization initiatives. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. •Demonstrated capacity to participate in Tier 3 support and on-call rotation. •Hands-on experience deploying and supporting applications utilizing VMware AVI load balancing and application delivery capabilities. •In-depth knowledge of DNS architecture, resiliency, and security best practices. •Solid functional working knowledge of firewall policies, network segmentation, and security controls. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) 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!