Lead Network Engineer (225-820)

As a Lead Network Engineer, you will spearhead our network infrastructure's design, implementation, and maintenance. You will possess a deep understanding of networking concepts and collaborate closely with IT, security, and business teams to ensure seamless connectivity across all organizational facets. Your expertise will be crucial in driving the evolution and optimization of our network to meet current and future business demands, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability. You will also mentor junior network engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team. Your deep technical skills and leadership abilities will have a lasting impact on the organization's success and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust network architecture to support organizational needs.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and operation of network hardware.
• Develop and enforce network policies to maintain system security and integrity.
• Manage and troubleshoot advanced network problems to ensure continual operations.
• Lead a team of network engineers, providing technical direction and mentorship.
• Collaborate with IT security to protect the network from cyber threats.
• Plan and implement network upgrades and technology integrations for optimization.
• Monitor network performance to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations.
• Coordinate with vendors to procure necessary network equipment and services.
• Conduct network capacity planning and performance analysis regularly.
• Stay updated with the latest networking technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in network engineering roles.
• Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
• Experience with network monitoring and performance management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex issues.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading technical teams effectively.