Lead Engineer - Networking

About EDGE

About The Role

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of secure IP-based network infrastructures for security and surveillance solutions.
• Develop networking solutions that meet operational, cybersecurity, scalability, performance, and availability requirements.
• Ensure seamless integration and connectivity between sensors, radars, cameras, video management systems (VMS), command centers, access control systems, RF systems, and C4ISR platforms.
• Conduct network integration, testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and acceptance activities.
• Prepare network design documentation, implementation plans, technical specifications, and engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, external vendors, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, security policies, and industry best practices.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide technical leadership for issue resolution and system optimization.
• Support project planning, technical reviews, risk management activities, and customer engagements.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineering teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in network engineering, design, implementation, and support.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and network security principles.
• Experience with enterprise-grade networking technologies and infrastructure.
• Proven experience delivering networking solutions for large-scale infrastructure, security, surveillance, defense, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience integrating networks within command-and-control, surveillance, or security environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, network performance monitoring, and optimization skills.
• Experience working in complex, multi-vendor integration environments.
• Professional fluency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting C4ISR, technical security systems, wide-area surveillance, command centers, and mission-critical operational environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, secure network architectures, and defense-in-depth principles.
• Experience with high-availability and resilient network designs.
• Familiarity with RF systems, access control platforms, video management systems, and sensor integration.
• Previous experience leading engineering teams and providing technical mentorship.
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Experience working in defense, homeland security, government, or critical national infrastructure environments.
• Native or near-native Spanish language proficiency is highly desirable.

Why Choose EDGE?

• Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.
• Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.

About The Company

Candidate Privacy & Equal Opportunity Statement

• EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce.
• As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
• EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.