Lead Network Engineer

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise network and security solutions.
• Manage and support Cisco networking technologies including routers, switches, wireless solutions, Cisco ISE, Meraki, and SD-WAN environments.
• Administer and optimize security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA, F5 Load Balancers, Riverbed WAN Optimization, and VPN technologies.
• Design and implement cloud security architectures across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.
• Lead cloud migration projects and ensure secure connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms.
• Configure and manage IAM, access control, identity governance, and network segmentation policies.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve critical network and security incidents in enterprise and data center environments.
• Implement cybersecurity controls including IDS/IPS, web filtering, endpoint protection, threat monitoring, and vulnerability management.
• Manage network routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP, and STP.
• Design and maintain secure remote access and site-to-site VPN solutions.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure secure service delivery.
• Lead technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical guidance to operational teams.
• Develop network and security documentation, architecture diagrams, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in change management, risk assessments, and security audits.
• Support CDN, cloud networking, and hybrid infrastructure environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Network Engineering, Network Security, Cyber Security, and Cloud Infrastructure.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco ISE, Meraki, F5, and Riverbed solutions.
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking and security services.
• Strong understanding of IAM, Zero Trust concepts, VPN technologies, and enterprise security frameworks.
• Experience supporting enterprise data centers and large-scale network environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Skills