Principal Network Engineer

TL;DR

Principal Network Engineer: Leading the architecture and strategy for AWS networking and hybrid cloud networks with an accent on ensuring network security, compliance, and high availability. Focus on troubleshooting complex network and connectivity issues across teams and environments, and mentoring engineers.

Location: London

Company

hirify.global is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture and long-term strategy for AWS networking and hybrid cloud networks.
• Design and optimize multi-account, multi-region AWS network architectures.
• Lead the configuration and management of routing, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Ensure network security, compliance, and high availability across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Implement observability and monitoring standards using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or similar.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex incidents and critical architectural decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking and cloud architecture.
• Deep expertise in AWS networking.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud networking.
• Expertise in routing, firewalls, VPNs, and Kubernetes networking.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.

Nice to have

• Networking certifications are a plus (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent).
• AWS certifications are a strong plus (Advanced Networking, Solutions Architect, or equivalent).

Culture & Benefits

• Create impact in a high-energy and connected culture.
• Benefit from continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive community which is proud to serve our mission.
• Comprehensive benefits.