Description :

Job Summary :

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Network Engineer to drive the design, architecture, implementation, and governance of enterprise and data center network infrastructure.

This role requires a strong technical expert with proven leadership capabilities to manage complex network environments, lead strategic initiatives, and ensure high availability, security, and scalability of network systems across the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead end-to-end network architecture, design, and deployment for enterprise, data center, and WAN environments.

- Define network strategy, standards, and best practices aligned with business objectives.

- Oversee large-scale network transformation projects, upgrades, and migrations with minimal downtime.

- Provide technical leadership in configuring and managing routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless infrastructure.

- Ensure high availability, redundancy, scalability, and performance of network systems.

- Drive network security initiatives including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, zero-trust, and access control frameworks.

- Lead advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of critical network incidents.

- Establish and manage network monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization processes.

- Collaborate with cloud, security, infrastructure, and application teams for integrated solutions.

- Mentor, guide, and develop network engineering teams; enforce technical excellence.

- Own network documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.

- Lead disaster recovery (DR), business continuity planning (BCP), and audit readiness.

- Manage vendor relationships, evaluate technologies, and drive cost optimization initiatives.

Technical Skills & Expertise :

- Deep hands-on experience with networking technologies: Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet (or equivalent).

- Strong expertise in LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP.

- Advanced knowledge of network security: Firewalls, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), NAC, ACLs, segmentation.

- Data center networking expertise: Spine-Leaf architecture, VXLAN, EVPN.

- Experience with network monitoring and analytics tools: SNMP, NetFlow, SolarWinds, etc.

- Strong exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Knowledge of automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform preferred).

- Understanding of compliance standards and security frameworks.

Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

- Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, NSE, or equivalent are highly preferred.

- 15+ years of experience in enterprise, telecom, or large-scale data center environments.

Leadership & Soft Skills :

- Proven leadership in managing network teams and large-scale projects.

- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Ability to drive strategic initiatives and influence organizational direction.

- High ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.