Job Summary The Lead Network Engineer designs, implements, manages, and optimizes a large-scale enterprise network infrastructure across hundreds of locations. This role is responsible for delivering secure, highly available, and high-performance connectivity across WAN, LAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud environments. The position combines deep technical expertise in routing, security, automation, monitoring, and cloud networking with proactive performance management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure reliable and scalable network operations. Key Responsibilities • Design, deploy, and optimize secure, scalable enterprise networks across multi-site environments. • Engineer high-performance connectivity including MPLS, dedicated internet access, point-to-point circuits, and cloud interconnect services. • Implement and support IPSec VPN solutions for secure communications. • Configure advanced routing protocols and traffic policies including BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, NAT, ACLs, and route maps. • Design and maintain enterprise wireless networks and access infrastructure. • Administer and support enterprise routing and switching platforms. • Manage DNS, DHCP, and IP address management platforms. • Implement network access control and authentication solutions. • Monitor network performance and availability using enterprise monitoring and analytics tools. • Perform deep traffic analysis to identify performance issues and security threats. • Troubleshoot complex network incidents across on-premise and cloud environments. • Develop and enforce network security policies and compliance standards. • Automate network operations to improve efficiency and consistency. • Optimize QoS, traffic engineering, and capacity planning initiatives. • Design and manage hybrid cloud networking in public cloud environments. • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures. • Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional technical initiatives. Required Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). • Minimum of 7 years of hands-on network engineering or architecture experience. • Strong expertise in enterprise WAN, routing protocols, VPN technologies, and network security controls. • Experience managing enterprise routing, switching, and wireless platforms. • Proficiency in network monitoring, performance analytics, and troubleshooting tools. • Experience with network automation and scripting frameworks. • Solid understanding of hybrid cloud networking concepts and architectures. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Certifications • Cisco CCNP or CCIE (Enterprise, Security, or Service Provider) • AWS Advanced Networking Specialty • Microsoft Azure Network Engineer certification • Relevant network performance or infrastructure certifications