Lead Network Engineer (E4157A)

Institute Of Electrical And Electronics Engineers

Job Location:

Piscataway, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary
The role defines implements and maintains the networking unified communications and cloud networking infrastructure of the IEEE. It utilizes network knowledge skills and expertise to protect the integrity confidentiality and availability of IEEE information systems. This position provides leadership and focus for the architecture integration development and support of the IEEE voice video data and cloud network environment. It also focuses on automating network provisioning and management and serves as the subject matter expert for layers 1-5 of the OSI model. The Lead Network Engineer works in concert with the Manager Network and Unified Communications to establish rigorous and dynamic addition the Lead Network Engineer shall maintain critical network technology and information which assists in providing rapid response to network cloud networking and security-related issues.

The position is part of the Networking and Unified Communications team that supports data communications voice/telephony video conferencing Internet access and cloud networking as well as management automation and security for these platforms. This role reports to the Manager Network and Unified Communications and under the managers direction provides direction advice consultation and mentoring to other members of the Network and Unified Communications team and peers as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Deep hands-on experience with: Cisco ACI Cisco ASA/FTD Cisco IOS SD-WAN technologies.
Experience with: Unified communications platforms (Webex SIP VoIP).
Responsible for evaluations designing planning and project management for networks and telecommunications systems and services.
Evaluates plans recommends and implements voice and Enterprise Network (LAN/WAN) systems and services.
Evaluates response time utilization and error data and provides traffic analyses capacity planning and network/system designs as required.
Collaborate on the development of network strategies philosophy direction planning etc.
Recommend and develop monitoring policies procedures maintenance standards performance metrics and specifications relating to network system management.
Leads the Installation configuration and support of the network and telecommunications infrastructure.
Evaluates new technologies and products.
Implements network and telecommunications management tools and solutions.
Provides guidance work direction and information to other technical network employees as needed.
Design implement and manage cloud network architectures (e.g. VPCs VPNs Direct Connects Transit Gateways) in AWS and other cloud environments (Azure GCP OCI).
Ensure secure hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for repeatable reliable cloud and network deployments.
Create and manage automation frameworks and scripts (e.g. Python Ansible Terraform) to streamline provisioning configuration and monitoring.
Designs implements and supports core network services such as VPN DNS and DHCP.
Contributes to the development and evolution of the overall network strategy including technology roadmaps and architectural standards.
Proficient at supporting F5 BIG-IP (LTM GTM iRules SSL/TLS).
Accountable for participating in a structured rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours operational support. Serves as the designated escalation point for Level 3 incidents ensuring timely triage root cause analysis and resolution of complex infrastructure and application issues.

Travel Information

Less than 10% Domestic travel to remote offices on an as-needed basis.

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience Computer Science Electrical Engineering or other related area Req
Masters or other advanced degree Pref

Work Experience

10-15 years direct experience involving network architectures network security network communications protocols network monitoring and intrusion prevention strategies Req
7-10 years hands-on experience implementing and managing enterprise IP voice and video communications services Req
7-10 years Demonstrated experience in installation maintenance and support of network and telecommunications technologies. Req

Skills and Requirements

Knowledge of an enterprise-computing environment.
Knowledge of routers switches and SD-WAN.
Knowledge of network troubleshooting techniques and network quality of service (QoS).
Knowledge of distributed processing operations procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of WAN/LAN and SAN protocols including topologies
Knowledge of VPN technologies and telephony/voice networks
Knowledge of TCP/IP and VoIP
Strong knowledge of network security best practices including design and implementation
Strong knowledge of cloud networking architecture (AWS OCI GCP)
Knowledge of Internet Architectures such as BGP.
Knowledge of DNS and DHCP services
Knowledge of support technologies such as F5 GTM and AWS Route53 and F5 LTM
Knowledge of common scripting and API interface languages as it relates to interoperability
Knowledge of computers and software.
Ability to analyze packet captures to identify and resolve communication issues
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking.
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions and deal with problems involving several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to design and evolve viable network and security solutions for the envisioned world-wide IEEE technical infrastructure
Strong project management skills
Capable of handling complex changes and support of these systems and while maintaining security in a real-time environment
Ability to solve problems with little or no assistance and be motivated/capable of handling the problem until resolved within accepted time tolerances
Must be self-motivated enthusiastic and must possess a self-directed work style
Professionalism in business dealings is a must (particularly when challenged); Must be able to handle pressure remain objective and be diplomatic
Must possess good communications and writing skills that will assist with the delivery and presentation of information to peers staff groups and leaders in the organization.

Other Requirements:
As defined in IEEE Policies individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT) J H L or O status.

For information on work demands and conditions required for this position please consult the reference document ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category I - Office Positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

Job Summary The role defines implements and maintains the networking unified communications and cloud networking infrastructure of the IEEE. It utilizes network knowledge skills and expertise to protect the integrity confidentiality and availability of IEEE information systems. This position provide...

Deep hands-on experience with: Cisco ACI Cisco ASA/FTD Cisco IOS SD-WAN technologies.
Experience with: Unified communications platforms (Webex SIP VoIP).
Responsible for evaluations designing planning and project management for networks and telecommunications systems and services.
Evaluates plans recommends and implements voice and Enterprise Network (LAN/WAN) systems and services.
Evaluates response time utilization and error data and provides traffic analyses capacity planning and network/system designs as required.
Collaborate on the development of network strategies philosophy direction planning etc.
Recommend and develop monitoring policies procedures maintenance standards performance metrics and specifications relating to network system management.
Leads the Installation configuration and support of the network and telecommunications infrastructure.
Evaluates new technologies and products.
Implements network and telecommunications management tools and solutions.
Provides guidance work direction and information to other technical network employees as needed.
Design implement and manage cloud network architectures (e.g. VPCs VPNs Direct Connects Transit Gateways) in AWS and other cloud environments (Azure GCP OCI).
Ensure secure hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for repeatable reliable cloud and network deployments.
Create and manage automation frameworks and scripts (e.g. Python Ansible Terraform) to streamline provisioning configuration and monitoring.
Designs implements and supports core network services such as VPN DNS and DHCP.
Contributes to the development and evolution of the overall network strategy including technology roadmaps and architectural standards.
Proficient at supporting F5 BIG-IP (LTM GTM iRules SSL/TLS).
Accountable for participating in a structured rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours operational support. Serves as the designated escalation point for Level 3 incidents ensuring timely triage root cause analysis and resolution of complex infrastructure and application issues.

Travel Information

Less than 10% Domestic travel to remote offices on an as-needed basis.

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience Computer Science Electrical Engineering or other related area Req
Masters or other advanced degree Pref

Work Experience

10-15 years direct experience involving network architectures network security network communications protocols network monitoring and intrusion prevention strategies Req
7-10 years hands-on experience implementing and managing enterprise IP voice and video communications services Req
7-10 years Demonstrated experience in installation maintenance and support of network and telecommunications technologies. Req

Skills and Requirements

Knowledge of an enterprise-computing environment.
Knowledge of routers switches and SD-WAN.
Knowledge of network troubleshooting techniques and network quality of service (QoS).
Knowledge of distributed processing operations procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of WAN/LAN and SAN protocols including topologies
Knowledge of VPN technologies and telephony/voice networks
Knowledge of TCP/IP and VoIP
Strong knowledge of network security best practices including design and implementation
Strong knowledge of cloud networking architecture (AWS OCI GCP)
Knowledge of Internet Architectures such as BGP.
Knowledge of DNS and DHCP services
Knowledge of support technologies such as F5 GTM and AWS Route53 and F5 LTM
Knowledge of common scripting and API interface languages as it relates to interoperability
Knowledge of computers and software.
Ability to analyze packet captures to identify and resolve communication issues
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking.
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions and deal with problems involving several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to design and evolve viable network and security solutions for the envisioned world-wide IEEE technical infrastructure
Strong project management skills
Capable of handling complex changes and support of these systems and while maintaining security in a real-time environment
Ability to solve problems with little or no assistance and be motivated/capable of handling the problem until resolved within accepted time tolerances
Must be self-motivated enthusiastic and must possess a self-directed work style
Professionalism in business dealings is a must (particularly when challenged); Must be able to handle pressure remain objective and be diplomatic
Must possess good communications and writing skills that will assist with the delivery and presentation of information to peers staff groups and leaders in the organization.