Lead Network Engineer

Position Summary

The Lead Network Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for design, deployment, and global network infrastructure across data centers, cloud platforms, and international offices. This role leads complex network projects, serves as a technical guide to engineers, and leads enterprise networking, data center fabrics, cloud connectivity, and operational reliability in a 24/7 global environment.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain and support hybrid cloud networking strategies leveraging AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and multi-region connectivity.
• Lead, maintain and support the implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions across global data centers, cloud environments, and corporate sites.
• Lead network modernization initiatives utilizing next-generation data center fabrics (using EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, and spine-leaf topologies).
• Design and support hybrid cloud networking strategies leveraging AWS GCP, Azure, and multi-region connectivity.
• Support lifecycle management activities of core network infrastructure, including Cisco Nexus, Juniper QFX, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Develop and recommend standards for wireless architecture, including predictive site surveys, RF planning, and performance optimization.
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline network operations and reduce manual overhead.
• Lead global network operations workflows, ensuring high availability and performance across all regions.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and incident response protocols for critical infrastructure.
• Maintain detailed network documentation, including as-built diagrams, logical and physical topologies, and CMDB entries.
• Ensure alignment with compliance frameworks and internal governance policies.
• Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to implement segmentation, threat detection, and vulnerability remediation strategies.
• Support and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network infrastructure.
• Partner with engineers for remote data center operations, including cabling, hardware deployment, and diagnostics.
• Engage with Engineering, Cloud, and IT teams to support product launches, infrastructure scaling, and strategic initiatives.

Required Education/Experience & Skills

• 8 years of experience in enterprise network engineering within a lead or principal role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Nexus 9K/7K, Juniper QFX, and Palo Alto NGFW platforms.
• Proven experience designing and deploying EVPN/VXLAN fabrics and BGP-based architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking and direct interconnects across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience managing global network environments across multiple regions and time zones.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Certifications & Experience

• CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent expert-level credentials.
• Experience with network automation tools and languages, including Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Familiarity with VPN technologies, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Knowledge of network observability tools such as NetBox, Grafana, and SolarWinds.