Network Architect / Lead Network Engineer

Network Architect / Lead Network Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a senior Network Architect/Lead Network Engineer to lead architecture, engineering, operations, security, modernization, and performance management for a large distributed enterprise network.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and support enterprise LAN/WAN and wireless environments.
• Design highly available and resilient network architectures.
• Engineer routing, switching, wireless, remote access, and external connectivity.
• Perform capacity planning, traffic analysis, and performance optimization.
• Support network segmentation and Zero Trust/security initiatives.
• Integrate network monitoring with enterprise operational and cybersecurity platforms.
• Lead complex network troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Support firewall, VPN, secure gateway, and network-security integration.
• Develop network lifecycle and modernization roadmaps.
• Coordinate telecommunications carriers, vendors, and external service providers.
• Develop network disaster-recovery and resilience strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of network engineering experience.
• 5+ years designing large enterprise networks.
• Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, WAN, wireless, VPN and network security.
• Experience supporting geographically distributed, high-availability environments.
• Strong network monitoring and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Certifications

CCNP, CCIE, Juniper, cloud networking or equivalent.