Lead Network Engineer

Role Overview

As a Lead Network Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for enterprise and cloud networking, owning design, implementation, and operational reliability of DISA's hybrid network. This position includes coordination responsibility over a team of Network Engineers and NOC members, ensuring consistent execution of runbooks, change management, incident response, and project delivery.

What You Will Do

You will drive the shift to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation for network and firewall changes, and play a key leadership role in Zero Trust Micro-Segmentation (ZTM) initiatives, including segmentation, default-deny policies, and hypercare to minimize business disruption.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will have the opportunity to work with a leading safety and compliance provider, supporting over 55,000 customers worldwide, and enjoy competitive pay, robust benefits, and a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 7+ years of enterprise network engineering experience across LAN/WAN, routing/switching, VPN, and network security
• Advanced hands-on expertise with Palo Alto firewalls and enterprise switching/wireless platforms (Cisco Meraki, Nexus, Arista, and other Cisco technologies)
• Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot network segmentation and least-privilege security architectures
• Cloud networking experience in Azure and AWS, including VNet/VPC design, routing, NSGs/security groups, and hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute)
• Proficiency with monitoring and logging platforms such as Nagios, LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, and Sumo Logic for performance analysis and troubleshooting
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation, including Terraform, PowerShell/Python scripting, and CLI-based workflows
• Strong understanding of core networking protocols and technologies, including BGP, OSPF, HSRP/VRRP, IPsec, QoS, and OSI/TCP-IP models
• Operational excellence in change management, incident response, documentation, and cross-team communication
• Demonstrated leadership supporting small technical teams, including task coordination, mentoring, escalation handling, and quality control

Benefits

• Personal and Sick Paid Time Off
• 401k with a highly competitive match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental and Vision
• Group Life Insurance, HSA/FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program