Job Description:
Job Summary
The Lead Network Engineer designs, implements, manages, and optimizes a large-scale enterprise network infrastructure across hundreds of locations. This role is responsible for delivering secure, highly available, and high-performance connectivity across WAN, LAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud environments.
The position combines deep technical expertise in routing, security, automation, monitoring, and cloud networking with proactive performance management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure reliable and scalable network operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, deploy, and optimize secure, scalable enterprise networks across multi-site environments.
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Engineer high-performance connectivity including MPLS, dedicated internet access, point-to-point circuits, and cloud interconnect services.
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Implement and support IPSec VPN solutions for secure communications.
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Configure advanced routing protocols and traffic policies including BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, NAT, ACLs, and route maps.
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Design and maintain enterprise wireless networks and access infrastructure.
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Administer and support enterprise routing and switching platforms.
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Manage DNS, DHCP, and IP address management platforms.
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Implement network access control and authentication solutions.
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Monitor network performance and availability using enterprise monitoring and analytics tools.
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Perform deep traffic analysis to identify performance issues and security threats.
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Troubleshoot complex network incidents across on-premise and cloud environments.
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Develop and enforce network security policies and compliance standards.
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Automate network operations to improve efficiency and consistency.
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Optimize QoS, traffic engineering, and capacity planning initiatives.
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Design and manage hybrid cloud networking in public cloud environments.
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Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
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Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional technical initiatives.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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Minimum of 7 years of hands-on network engineering or architecture experience.
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Strong expertise in enterprise WAN, routing protocols, VPN technologies, and network security controls.
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Experience managing enterprise routing, switching, and wireless platforms.
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Proficiency in network monitoring, performance analytics, and troubleshooting tools.
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Experience with network automation and scripting frameworks.
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Solid understanding of hybrid cloud networking concepts and architectures.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Certifications
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Cisco CCNP or CCIE (Enterprise, Security, or Service Provider)
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AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
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Microsoft Azure Network Engineer certification
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Relevant network performance or infrastructure certifications