Lead Network Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Network Leadership & Management:
• Oversee the network team’s daily operations, ensuring all projects and tasks align with organizational goals
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Provide strategic direction for network infrastructure development and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve complex network challenges
• Core Network Design & Implementation:
• Lead the design and management of LANs, WANs, SD-WAN, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems
• Configure and optimize BGP routing, both internally and with ISPs.
• Oversee the management and troubleshooting of Cisco switches, Nexus, and FortiGate Firewalls
• Integrate F5 with other network components
• Automate network tasks using Ansible for enhanced efficiency
• Monitoring and Security:
• Ensure network integrity and security through proactive monitoring and advanced testing.
• Perform Root-Cause-Analysis (RCA) and advanced troubleshooting to address network issues.
• Implement and manage firewalls and security protocols, including Palo Alto and FortiGate.
• Network Optimization:
• Optimize and maintain network services, including VPN gateways, OSPF, BGP, IPv4/IPv6, and GRE Tunnels.
• Manage network performance, ensuring optimal functionality and rapid recovery actions when necessary.
• Team Collaboration & Support:
• Lead and support network-related technical discussions and decision-making processes.
• Supervise personnel and lead critical implementation tasks as assigned.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support network operations.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Extensive technical expertise in system testing, analysis, and network infrastructure management.
• Advanced experience with routers, switches, provisioning, firewalls, and security systems.
• Deep understanding of firewall policies, VPN technologies, and security best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
• Strong organizational abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to lead advanced troubleshooting efforts, restoring network services quickly and efficiently.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Certifications: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in one of the following areas
• Infrastructure
• Security
• Design
• Datacenter
• Experience:
• 8-12+ years of experience in network administration.
• 8-12+ years of advanced technical experience with network infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership or management roles
• Proficiency in BGP/OSPFv3 Routing configuration and management.
• Strong knowledge of IPv4/IPv6 management

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Expertise in Infoblox IPAM and DNS management
• F5 Networks certifications.
• Palo Alto / Fortinet NSE7 Network certifications.
• Cloud certifications.