We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize our large-scale, complex network infrastructure spanning 350+ locations.
Requirements
- Architects, deploys, and optimizes a scalable, highly available, and secure enterprise network across 350+ locations.
- Designs and maintains MPLS, DIA, P2P circuits, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute to ensure high-performance connectivity.
- Engineers and supports IPSec VPN tunnels for secure remote access and inter-site connectivity.
- Implements advanced routing policies using BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, static routes, prefix lists, ACLs, and route maps.
- Designs and maintains enterprise wireless solutions including Cisco WLCs and Access Points.
- Administers and maintains Cisco routers (ISR, ASR) and switches (Catalyst, Nexus).
- Manages Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) for resilient name resolution.
- Configures and maintains Cisco ISE for network access control and authentication policies.
- Oversees network performance monitoring, SNMP-based alerting, and traffic analysis.
- Utilizes ExtraHop and other deep packet inspection (DPI) tools for real-time traffic visibility and network security monitoring.
- Troubleshoots network issues, latency, packet loss, and performance bottlenecks across WAN, LAN, and cloud interconnects.
- Enforces AAA, TACACS+, RADIUS, and 802.1X authentication policies.
- Develops and enforces firewall policies, NAT configurations, and access control lists (ACLs).
- Ensures compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and other industry security frameworks.
- Works with Security Operations (SOC) teams to mitigate threats, monitor anomalies, and secure network boundaries.
- Deploys and maintains SNMP-based monitoring solutions (SolarWinds, PRTG, Thousand Eyes, Cisco DNA Center, etc.).
- Implements ExtraHop for deep packet analysis, application monitoring, and network anomaly detection.
- Automates network tasks using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent.
- Optimizes QoS policies, WAN acceleration, and traffic engineering techniques to enhance application performance.
- Performs capacity planning and proactive performance analysis to optimize network usage and prevent congestion.
- Designs, deploys, and manages hybrid cloud network architectures in AWS and Azure.
- Implements AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute for high-speed cloud connectivity.
- Optimizes cloud Networks, VPN peering, and virtual network gateways.
- Maintains up-to-date network documentation, topology diagrams, and runbooks.
- Collaborates with IT, Security, and Infrastructure teams to align network initiatives with business objectives.
- Provides technical mentorship to junior network engineers and cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) or equivalent retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Stock options
- Professional development opportunities
