ZipRecruiter

Log In

35 Principal network engineer jobs in Columbus, OH

10 of the Most Popular Types of Principal Network Engineer Jobs in 2026

See what kind of roles similar to Principal Network Engineer jobs are hiring now

Education and certification are the primary qualifications for a principal network engineer. You need at least a bachelor’s degree in computer or information science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. You must continue your education throughout your career to stay up to date on the latest in information technology. There are a variety of certification programs available; pursuing and renewing these certifications validates both your experience and skills. Most employers look for Microsoft or Cisco certificates.

If you are interested in a job related to Principal Network Engineer, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Principal Network Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Principal Network Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Weekend Network Engineer

    Salary range: $89,000 - $133,500

    The job duties of a weekend network engineer focus on providing network configuration, monitoring, design, and troubleshooting services for a company or organization during the weekend shift. Your responsibilities include performing system updates and data backup and recovery tasks. Some employers plan network changes during low usage periods on the weekend. A weekend engineer may install new software, change network infrastructure, and make connection improvements during these low usage periods. If connection problems arise, you have to troubleshoot and limit network downtime.

  • Ddi Network Engineer

    Salary range: $89,000 - $133,500

    Ddi Network Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Ddi Network Engineer jobs pay between $89,000 (25th percentile) and $133,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ddi Network Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Network Automation Engineer

    Salary range: $89,000 - $133,500

    Network Automation Engineer is a common job search query. Most salaries for Network Automation Engineer jobs pay between $89,000 (25th percentile) and $133,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Network Automation Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote International Network Engineer

    Salary range: $89,000 - $133,500

    Remote International Network Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote International Network Engineer jobs pay between $89,000 (25th percentile) and $133,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Remote International Network Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Aruba Network Engineer

    Salary range: $89,000 - $133,500

    Aruba Network Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Aruba Network Engineer jobs pay between $89,000 (25th percentile) and $133,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Aruba Network Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Global Network Services

    Salary range: $89,000 - $133,500

    Global Network Services is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Global Network Services jobs pay between $89,000 (25th percentile) and $133,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Global Network Services job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cucm

    Salary range: $110,000 - $121,500

    Cucm is a typical job search query Most salaries for Cucm jobs pay between $110,000 (25th percentile) and $121,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Cucm job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Cisco Software Engineer

    Salary range: $120,000 - $173,000

    Cisco Software Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Cisco Software Engineer jobs pay between $120,000 (25th percentile) and $173,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cisco Software Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Ccnp

    Salary range: $84,000 - $129,000

    Ccnp is a common job search query. Most salaries for Ccnp jobs pay between $84,000 (25th percentile) and $129,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Ccnp job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Traveling Network Engineer

    Salary range: $89,000 - $133,500

    Traveling Network Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Traveling Network Engineer jobs pay between $89,000 (25th percentile) and $133,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Traveling Network Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

All JobsPrincipal Network Engineer Jobs10 of the Most Popular Types of Principal Network Engineer Jobs in 2026