Principal Network Engineer (Contractor)

At Shutterfly, we make life’s experiences unforgettable. We believe there is extraordinary power in the self-expression. That’s why our family of brands helps customers create products and capture moments that reflect who they uniquely are.

Shutterfly is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to help lead the design, implementation and operations of our network modernization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in network architecture and design, with a strong focus on Layer3 VLAN Segmentation.

This is a 6 month contractor position.

What You'll Do Here

• Network Design: Collaborate on design and engage in the deployment of complex network solutions, ensuring scalability, security and high availability.
• Security: Collaborate with security teams to enforce and enhance network security protocols, including ZTNA, firewalls and network segmentation.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks and apply performance tuning to ensure efficient and reliable service delivery.
• Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain thorough documentation for network architecture, design and builds.

The Skills You'll Bring

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 4 years in a principal or senior engineer role.
• Profound understanding of IP protocols (IPv4/IPv6), BGP, OSPF, MPLS and VPNs.
• Hands on experience with SD-WAN, ZTNA and SASE.
• Hands-on experience with routing, switching, load balancing and telemetry technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of network security best practices (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, etc.).
• Problem Solving: Strong analysis skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex and layered network issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers, providing technical mentorship and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in data center networking and inter-site connectivity.

Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it’s the right thing to do for our business and for our people. We welcome all applicants and evaluate them based on their qualifications. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Career Site.

This opportunity can be remote, but candidates must reside in a state in which Shutterfly is registered to do business. This includes all US states except District of Columbia, North Dakota, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wyoming.

This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis until filled.

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