Network Engineer

Description

We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to lead enterprise network operations and engineering efforts for a global organization. This role is suited for a senior-level candidate who combines deep technical expertise with practical leadership, helping strengthen network performance, security, and reliability across a complex environment. The position offers the opportunity to guide modernization initiatives, support cloud connectivity, and mentor a distributed engineering team while remaining actively involved in hands-on infrastructure work.

Responsibilities:
Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of enterprise network infrastructure across global environments, with a focus on resiliency, security, and operational excellence.
Manage and optimize routing, switching, wireless, and firewall platforms using technologies such as Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, and Arista.
Oversee network access control solutions and enforce secure connectivity standards for users, devices, and enterprise systems.
Support hybrid networking capabilities by maintaining connectivity between on-premises environments and cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure.
Troubleshoot complex network issues using packet analysis and diagnostic tools, and drive timely resolution of performance, availability, and security incidents.
Provide technical leadership for network projects, influencing architectural decisions and guiding implementation from planning through execution.
Mentor and coordinate a small network engineering team, promoting strong documentation practices, accountability, and consistent service delivery.
Contribute to infrastructure modernization efforts by identifying improvement opportunities and implementing scalable network solutions aligned with business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise network engineering.
Demonstrated background serving in a senior or lead network engineering capacity within a global organization.
Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco networking, Cisco ISE or similar access control platforms, Meraki environments, Fortinet security technologies, and Arista switching or wireless solutions.
In-depth knowledge of core networking concepts, including BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, SD-WAN, enterprise wireless design, and packet capture analysis.
Experience supporting Microsoft Azure networking and hybrid cloud connectivity.
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, organization, and technical documentation skills.
Preferred qualifications include exposure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, automation tools such as Terraform, Python, or Ansible, and experience in financial services or other highly regulated environments.

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