Senior Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise network roadmap in support of business and technology objectives.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve a secure, high-availability network architecture across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Lead initiatives involving Zero Trust architectures, SD-WAN deployments, cloud networking, edge security, and network modernization projects.
• Establish architectural standards, governance models, and best practices for network infrastructure management.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to enhance network performance, resilience, and security.
• Direct daily network operations, ensuring consistent service availability and performance.
• Oversee support activities for LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, voice, video conferencing, internet connectivity, cloud networking, security services, and contact center technologies.
• Cook up incident response, troubleshooting efforts, and service restoration for network-related issues.
• Implement proactive monitoring and performance management processes to maintain optimal network health.
• Manage network asset lifecycle activities, including inventory, maintenance, upgrades, and relocation projects.
• Ensure adherence to service level objectives and operational performance metrics.
• Lead and mentor network engineering and support personnel while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Partner with IT leadership, infrastructure teams, security organizations, and business stakeholders to support enterprise initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring infrastructure issues and implementing long-term solutions.
• Facilitate organizational change initiatives related to networking and digital transformation programs.
• Build strong relationships across technical and business functions to improve communication, alignment, and service delivery.
• Manage relationships with telecommunications providers, technology vendors, managed service partners, and consulting organizations.
• Participate in vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, renewals, and performance reviews.
• Develop business cases, project justifications, and budget recommendations for network investments.
• Ensure technology solutions are delivered efficiently, securely, and within budgetary expectations.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving security threats.
• Recommend and implement innovative networking and connectivity solutions that enable business growth and digital transformation.
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives focused on improving workforce mobility, remote connectivity, collaboration, and operational efficiency.
• Align network capabilities with evolving business goals and strategic priorities.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, network architecture, or infrastructure leadership roles.
• Extensive background designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale networking environments.
• Advanced expertise with modern networking and security platforms, including:
• Fortinet technologies
• Cisco Meraki wireless solution
• Azure networking services
• Zscaler security platform
• Next-generation firewall
• SolarWinds monitoring tools
• Zero Trust architectures
• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and edge networking solutions
• Significant experience supporting large-scale dynamic routing environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Hands-on experience with public internet routing, network transport services, and enterprise connectivity solutions.
• Deep understanding of cloud networking principles and hybrid infrastructure architectures.
• Experience managing external service providers, consultants, offshore teams, and strategic technology partners.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, business-critical technology programs and infrastructure transformations.
• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets, resource plans, and capital expenditure initiatives.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities.
• Ability to influence decisions across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Track record of successfully delivering large-scale transformation initiatives in evolving business environments.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Deep understanding of enterprise technology trends and their application to digital business strategies.
• Experience balancing operational excellence with innovation and modernization efforts.
• Skilled at driving adoption of new technologies and guiding organizational change.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology investments to organizational outcomes.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-relevant language.