Principal Engineer - Network

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. 

Reporting to the Network Supervisor, the Principal Engineer - Network role will oversee the project builds for the network. This role requires a deep understanding of LAN/WAN environments and will serve as the area lead for the team. As a Principal Engineer you will ensure the network's reliability, performance, and security, while also driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The team works in a hybrid model, with two days per week based at the Kraków office.

Responsibilities:

• Lead network infrastructure projects from design through implementation, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Plan, design, and deploy LAN/WAN solutions to support business and site initiatives.

• Follow project scope, timelines, and technical requirements for network-related efforts.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver network components of enterprise projects (e.g., site builds, upgrades, cloud connectivity).

• Be a technical lead on network initiatives, providing guidance and design standards.

• Coordinate and oversee network build activities, including vendors and internal resources.

• Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, security policies, and scalability requirements.

• Review and improve network designs, documentation, and implementation processes.

• Facilitate handoff to operations teams, ensuring support readiness and proper documentation.

• Identify risks, dependencies, and constraints, and proactively manage project-related issues.

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance within a project delivery context.

• Perform other related duties as prioritized by the Network Services Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or related fields, or equivalent experience and certifications

• High-level understanding or subject matter expert in SDWAN and routing

• Experience in network operations, with a strong understanding of LAN/WAN environments.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE)

Preferred Skills:

• Track record of leading network teams.

• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.

• Knowledge of network security best practices.

• Demonstrated success in leading large, global network communications teams

• High level of understanding in the network, telecom and firewall fields

• 5+ years' experience hands on support and troubleshooting of networks

• Proficient in Cisco routers and switches, Arista switches and Cloud Vision Portal, Nexus switches, Python, SolarWinds network configuration manager (NCM), Aruba Clear Pass Policy Manager, Cisco Prime/DNA, Cisco/Arista Wireless, Cisco SDWAN

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The gross base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be 13,916 to 17,350 PLN gross per month. In addition to the base pay, this role may be eligible for incentive pay based on company and individual performance.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: 

• Safety and Quality 
• Integrity and Trust 
• Customer Focus and Innovation 
• Speed and Passion to Win 
• Teamwork and Accountability 

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  

Benefits offered in Poland include:

• Stable employment
• Outstanding and supportive atmosphere of collaboration in the team and in Westinghouse group
• Attractive remuneration with bonuses
• Hybrid model of work, flexible working time
• MyBenefit Cafeteria
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Care
• Private Group Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Charity initiatives
• Parking space for employees
• Employee referral program

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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