Job Description
Senior Principal Engineer, Datacenter Networks
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled
Your role in helping us shape the future:
Join an innovative team that is responsible for transforming the customer experience by creating and bringing to market new products and services based upon globalized connectivity without boundaries. As a Sr. Principal Engineer, Datacenter Networks, you will support the development of Intelsat’s private datacenter architecture and design.
Are you up to the challenge?
- Support design and evolution of the datacenter IP fabric
- Develop & test datacenter connectivity solutions
- Support network requirements for VNFs, PNFs, and cNFs
- Support datacenter network monitoring tools development
- Support connectivity for orchestration tools within the datacenter
- Contribute toward execution of the technology roadmap
- Support evolution of next-gen datacenters
- Support the Lead Architect for Network Infrastructure & Services
You should definitely have:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology or equivalent experience
- At least 10-years of relevant experience with network engineering/architecture to include experience with Datacenter Network and WAN design, with subject matter expertise in these areas.
- Deep knowledge of datacenter fabric architectures and design to support private/hybrid cloud tenancies. Experience implementing interconnects with public cloud providers.
- Ability to solve complex problems, build consensus, and achieve project schedules.
- Technical expertise in networking technologies: LAN, WAN, IP, OSPF/ISIS, BGP, MPLS, EVPN, VXLAN, 802.1Q, 802.1AD, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to senior leadership, influence stakeholders and garner their support
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
- This role is subject to ITAR/EAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee).
It would be nice if you had:
- Experience working with Standards Definition Organizations
- Technical expertise with technologies: Linux, CentOS, VMWare, KVM, JSON, REST, YANG, NetConf, RestConf, OSI model, Ethernet, IP, UDP/TCP
What it’s like to work with us:
Intelsat is connecting the world and transforming the satellite and inflight connectivity landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new, profitable markets. We connect the aviation industry and air travelers with innovative technology and applications, and we do it all in a high-energy environment that welcomes the next challenge. To help us reach this goal, you should be a bold thinker who will perform a key role in shaping Intelsat innovation for years to come.
- We emphasize personal and professional growth
- Awesome benefits including DTO, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
- Flexible Work Arrangements and Hybrid Work Policy of 3 days per week in office experience
- Fun, diverse, and inclusive culture
Other Job Info:
- These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
- Job requires ability to lift up to 20 lbs
About Us
As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat applies our expertise to develop breakthrough solutions that advance and secure boundless applications for our customers and partners.
At Intelsat, we increase human potential by connecting people, communities, businesses, and governments. Our employees enjoy a casual and collaborative environment, where we celebrate professional excellence in pursuit of the corporate mission. We hire skilled professionals who work in various areas such as: satellite engineering, network operations, cloud architecture, accounting, sales, legal, and more. Browse our current job openings or create a professional profile to stay informed about opportunities that match your interests and expertise.
Intelsat is subject to regulation by certain U.S. Government national security agencies, which require that we collect and share certain Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”) with the U.S. Government to obtain permission to employ non-U.S. persons in certain roles. If selected for a role at Intelsat, we may collect and share your PII for these purposes.
Intelsat is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled