Lead Network Engineer

Network Manager or Lead

Location: 100% remote

Duration: Long Term Contract

• 15+ years of experience in network engineering or management.

Role Overview: Oversees network operations, drives process improvements, and ensures alignment with organizational goals while managing the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee management and troubleshooting of Layer 3 networks (TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).
• Ensure proper configuration and issue resolution for NAT, IPv4, and firewall policies.
• Lead cloud network strategy and troubleshooting for Google Cloud Platform and AWS environments.
• Enforce change management processes and manage on-call operational support.
• Eliminate outdated processes, establish work intake systems, and implement SLAs for network changes.

Required Skills:

• Hands on experience of more than 2 networking technologies (Routing, Switching, Firewall, Load balancer etc..) and 1 public cloud environment (Google Cloud Platform, AWS etc..)
• Expert knowledge of Layer 3 networking (TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).
• Advanced proficiency in NAT, IPv4, and firewall operations (TCP/UDP).
• Advanced knowledge on Firewall architecture with Palo alto and Checkpoint.
• Knowledge of transport layers MPLS, internet and cloud connect.
• Knowledge of DHCP, IPAM (Infoblox) technologies.
• Proven experience in cloud network management (Google Cloud Platform and AWS required).
• Strong leadership in change management and operational support.
• Ability to drive process optimization and SLA implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in network engineering or management.
• Certifications like PMP, ITIL, CCIE, or advanced cloud certifications.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.