Principal Network Engineer Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the principal network engineer position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical changes on Meraki firewalls and SD-WAN solution to support new MPLS and Internet connections.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Develop and implement storage management processes using a combination of established and approved COTS/GOTS products and best business practices
• Assist the mission owners in the research/development and design of replacement software/hardware and associated components
• Design highly available networks with failover and disaster recovery capabilities IAW mission owner COOP
• Should have a strong understanding of Layer2/Layer3 network architectures
• Requires a strong background in networking, switching, routing, data center design, and network security
• Requires up to date experience with Cisco ASA firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Cisco Secure Access Server, and management tools and techniques, including Cisco Prime, Cisco Security Manager and SolarWinds suite of products
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls
• Routers, switches and firewalls

I am excited to be applying for the position of principal network engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for load balancing administration/support for intelligent DNS routing between enterprise locations/data centers, as well as plan and implement upgrades (includes installation of new equipment).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of engineering lifecycle, system integration and configuration control / change management
• Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (Python, Perl, etc)
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and MS Visio
• DoDD 8570 IAT 2 (e.g., Security+) certification
• Proficiency in VPN technologies such as L2TP, IKE, IPSec
• Knowledge of wired and wireless networking
• Good knowledge of LAN / WAN / WLAN topologies, Proxies, Load Balancers (A10)
• Good knowledge of Network security (Firewall – ASA)

Please consider me for the principal network engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for technical leadership for customers routing projects, which may include equipment ordering, testing, troubleshooting, installation, and implementation of upgrades or configurations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, Network switching and routing protocols and VPN technologies
• Certified CCNP/JNCP or better or equivalent experience
• Preferably Certified Checkpoint Security Administrator • Knowledge of ITIL or ITIL foundations certified
• Large Enterprise or Service Provider Networks where a mix of transit and settlement-free peering is deployed
• Layer 2 and 3 Data Centre Networks with P, PE and CPE topologies
• Routers, Switches, Load Balancers and Firewalls from multiple vendors
• CCNA, CCNP or CCDP certifications are an asset
• Python, C, C++

I am excited to be applying for the position of principal network engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for the enhanced lab capabilities including IP address space determination as well as the incorporating of NATting and VLANs as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of VoIP signaling protocols and SIP initiatives and voice codec optimization/implementation
• Knowledge of MRTG and other monitoring tools
• Extensive experience with VMWare, vSphere, vSAN, and vSOM
• CASP certification preferred
• Knowledge of Cisco Nexus 5k/7k
• CCNA (Voice) Certified
• Extensive hands-on experience in heterogeneous product lines such as AWS services, Cisco ACI, ASA, ACI, Iron Port, DNS, Juniper SRX and F5
• Passionate about networking with industry peers and leaders and contributes to technical communities through debates, articles, presentations and other means of developing others

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the principal network engineer position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for second/third level technical support for Enterprise Routing Protocols technologies to company customers, partners, account teams, and other Technical Assistance Center engineers.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Incident management experience (preferably ITIL-based)
• Knowledge and experience managing and configuring Cisco routing devices like 29xx,19xx,43xx
• Knowledge of Wireless Technology, such as Cisco Wireless controllers, (CAPWAP, Autonomous)
• Knowledge of SD-WAN Technology
• Knowledge of VoIP Technology, such as Cisco Call manager, UCS, CUCM, design and execution of various Cisco Unity configurations supporting Unified Messaging
• Knowledge and understanding of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) concepts
• Expertise in Microsoft ADCS components and Microsoft AD
• Understanding of x509 certificates and extensions