Lead Engineer Network
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Job Location:
Orange, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Lead Network Engineer designs implements manages and optimizes a large-scale enterprise network infrastructure across hundreds of locations. This role is responsible for delivering secure highly available and high-performance connectivity across WAN LAN wireless and hybrid cloud environments.
The position combines deep technical expertise in routing security automation monitoring and cloud networking with proactive performance management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure reliable and scalable network operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Design deploy and optimize secure scalable enterprise networks across multi-site environments.
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Engineer high-performance connectivity including MPLS dedicated internet access point-to-point circuits and cloud interconnect services.
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Implement and support IPSec VPN solutions for secure communications.
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Configure advanced routing protocols and traffic policies including BGP EIGRP OSPF NAT ACLs and route maps.
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Design and maintain enterprise wireless networks and access infrastructure.
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Administer and support enterprise routing and switching platforms.
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Manage DNS DHCP and IP address management platforms.
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Implement network access control and authentication solutions.
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Monitor network performance and availability using enterprise monitoring and analytics tools.
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Perform deep traffic analysis to identify performance issues and security threats.
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Troubleshoot complex network incidents across on-premise and cloud environments.
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Develop and enforce network security policies and compliance standards.
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Automate network operations to improve efficiency and consistency.
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Optimize QoS traffic engineering and capacity planning initiatives.
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Design and manage hybrid cloud networking in public cloud environments.
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Maintain network documentation diagrams and operational procedures.
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Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional technical initiatives.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science Network Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
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Minimum of 7 years of hands-on network engineering or architecture experience.
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Strong expertise in enterprise WAN routing protocols VPN technologies and network security controls.
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Experience managing enterprise routing switching and wireless platforms.
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Proficiency in network monitoring performance analytics and troubleshooting tools.
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Experience with network automation and scripting frameworks.
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Solid understanding of hybrid cloud networking concepts and architectures.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Certifications
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Cisco CCNP or CCIE (Enterprise Security or Service Provider)
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AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
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Microsoft Azure Network Engineer certification
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Relevant network performance or infrastructure certifications
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Administration
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
