Sr. Network Engineer

Location: Hybrid (preferred) 1 2 days/week onsite candidates ideally within 1 hour of Charlotte, NC

Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Overtime possible. Some flexibility may be required to support global teams.

Assignment Duration: Anticipated 12-month assignment with possibility of extension based on demand.

Security Requirement: DOD / ITAR Facility Candidates must be ITAR-compliant and U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals.

Travel Requirement:
Potential travel up to 30%, including possible international travel. Travel may be higher during critical project phases.

Scope of Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Network Tech Lead to support our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced network solutions while providing technical leadership and mentorship. This position requires deep expertise in enterprise networking technologies, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to operational excellence.

As the Network Tech Lead, you will lead key initiatives, act as a subject matter expert across diverse networking platforms, and guide team members in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing network solutions. Experience supporting OT manufacturing environments is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership for network engineering initiatives.

• Champion best practices and guide teams in delivering resilient, secure, and scalable network solutions.

Network Architecture & Deployment

• Design and implement advanced network architectures including SD-WAN, EVPN-VXLAN, and complex routing/switching environments.

• Work extensively with Cisco and Arista platforms.

Routing & Switching

• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).

• Ensure high availability and performance across network infrastructure.

Wireless Networking

• Architect and manage enterprise wireless networks with a strong focus on MIST-based solutions.

• Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and user experience.

Network Automation

• Develop and maintain automation workflows using Ansible, Terraform, and APIs.

• Drive Infrastructure-as-Code practices to improve scalability and operational efficiency.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with cross-functional teams to align network strategy with business objectives.

• Mentor junior engineers and foster continuous learning.

Documentation & Compliance

• Create and maintain network design documentation, configurations, and SOPs.

• Ensure adherence to internal standards and industry best practices.

Technology Evaluation

• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors to enhance performance, automation, and security.

Operational Support

• Participate in on-call rotations to support network reliability and uptime.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Information Technology (minimum)

• 8+ years of IT experience, including 2 3 years in a senior or technical leadership role

• Advanced certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent strongly preferred

• Arista and MIST certifications are a strong plus

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)

• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities

• Proven experience leading technical initiatives in global environments

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced settings

• Deep knowledge of enterprise networking (LAN, SD-WAN)

• Advanced expertise in BGP, OSPF, and switching technologies

• Hands-on experience with EVPN-VXLAN

• Extensive experience with Cisco and Arista platforms

• Strong wireless networking design and management expertise

• Advanced automation skills using Ansible, Python, and REST APIs

• Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools

Desired Skills

• Hands-on experience with MIST wireless design, deployment, and optimization

• Experience with cloud and hybrid networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

• Advanced Arista experience in data center and campus environments

• Manufacturing or OT network environment experience preferred

• Financial and vendor management experience is a plus