Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Lead Network Engineer to join ourNetwork Engineering team as a senior individual contributor,tobe part of thegroupresponsiblefor the architecture, design,operation,and evolution of the firm's global network infrastructure.
This role requires deep technicalexpertiseacross enterprise routing, switching, cloud networking, data center architecture, and network security technologies. The successful candidate will lead complex network engineering initiatives, designand implementscalable and resilient architectures, and serve as a subject matter expert across enterprise networking platforms.
The ideal candidate will bring expert-levelproficiencyin routing and switching, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and proven experience designing large-scale enterprise and cloud networking environments. This role also requires strong collaboration skills to partner with infrastructure, cloud,cybersecurity, and application teams to deliverhighly availableand secure networking platforms.
Reportingrelationships
Reports to: Manager, Network Engineering
Supervises:n/a
Primary functions&responsibilities
Architect, design, and implemententerprise network infrastructure across data centers, cloud environments, and global offices.
Design andoperatehighly availablerouting and switchingenvironmentsleveragingtechnologies such as BGP, OSPF, Cisco Nexus, Cisco IOS, and Cisco ACI.
Architect andmaintainhybrid cloud networking solutions, including Azure networking connectivity, segmentation, and security integration.
Design andmaintainsecure network architectures integrating Palo Altofirewallplatforms, Cisco ISE identity services, and network access controls.
Engineer and optimize SD-WAN and wireless networking environments, includingPalo Alto Networks and Cisco solutions
Design and implement data center networking architectures supporting high-performance application workloads and resilient connectivity.
Develop andmaintainnetwork disaster recovery strategies, ensuring business continuity across critical infrastructure platforms.
Lead technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network incidents, including deep packet inspection and performance analysis.
Evaluate new networking technologies through product assessments, proof-of-concept testing, and architecture validation.
Develop reference architectures, high-level designs (HLD), and low-level designs (LLD) for current and future network platforms.
Implement monitoring, observability, and self-healing network capabilities to improve operational efficiency and system resilience.
Partner with vendors to drive feature enhancements, product improvements, and scalability initiatives aligned with the firm’s evolving infrastructure requirements.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security engineering teams to ensure network designs align with enterprise security frameworks and compliance requirements.
Define network performance metrics and reporting frameworks to communicate operational health and improvement initiatives.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers while contributing as a hands-on technical expert.
qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or relatedfield.
CCIE or equivalent expert-level networking experience.
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent cloud networking experience preferred.
Experience Required:
Technical & Professional Experience
10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and architecture
Extensive experience designing andoperatinglarge-scale enterprise network environments
Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure transformation or modernization projects
Enterprise Networking
Expert knowledge of enterprise routing and switching protocols and platforms including BGP, OSPF, Cisco Nexus, Cisco IOS, and Cisco ACI.
Cloud Networking
Strong experience designing and operating Azure networking environments, including hybrid connectivity, segmentation, and cloud network architecture.
Network Security
Experience implementing and supporting enterprise network security solutions including Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE, and network access control technologies.
Data Center & Infrastructure Architecture
Proven experience designing data center network architectures, supporting high availability, scalability, and performance for enterprise workloads.
SD-WAN & Wireless
Experience deploying and supporting Prisma SD-WAN and Meraki wireless networking solutions within enterprise environments.
Resiliency & Disaster Recovery
Experience designing network disaster recovery architectures andhighly availablenetwork infras
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