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Lead Network Engineer

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Dunhill Professional Search

2024-10-03 10:41:52

Job location Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: I.T. & Communications

Job description

Lead Network Engineer

Hybrid - SATX or DC

US Citizenship

Job Responsibilities:

  • Network Leadership & Management:
    • Oversee the network team's daily operations, ensuring all projects and tasks align with organizational goals
    • Lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
    • Provide strategic direction for network infrastructure development and ensure alignment with business objectives
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve complex network challenges
  • Core Network Design & Implementation:
    • Lead the design and management of LANs, WANs, SD-WAN, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems
    • Configure and optimize BGP routing, both internally and with ISPs.
    • Oversee the management and troubleshooting of Cisco switches, Nexus, and FortiGate Firewalls
    • Integrate F5 with other network components
    • Automate network tasks using Ansible for enhanced efficiency
  • Monitoring and Security:
    • Ensure network integrity and security through proactive monitoring and advanced testing.
    • Perform Root-Cause-Analysis (RCA) and advanced troubleshooting to address network issues.
    • Implement and manage firewalls and security protocols, including Palo Alto and FortiGate.
  • Network Optimization:
    • Optimize and maintain network services, including VPN gateways, OSPF, BGP, IPv4/IPv6, and GRE Tunnels.
    • Manage network performance, ensuring optimal functionality and rapid recovery actions when necessary.
  • Team Collaboration & Support:
    • Lead and support network-related technical discussions and decision-making processes.
    • Supervise personnel and lead critical implementation tasks as assigned.
    • Participate in an on-call rotation to support network operations.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Extensive technical expertise in system testing, analysis, and network infrastructure management.
  • Advanced experience with routers, switches, provisioning, firewalls, and security systems.
  • Deep understanding of firewall policies, VPN technologies, and security best practices.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
  • Strong organizational abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to lead advanced troubleshooting efforts, restoring network services quickly and efficiently.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Certifications: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in one of the following areas
    • Infrastructure
    • Security
    • Design
    • Datacenter
  • Experience:
    • 8-12+ years of experience in network administration.
    • 8-12+ years of advanced technical experience with network infrastructure.
    • Demonstrated experience in team leadership or management roles
  • Proficiency in BGP/OSPFv3 Routing configuration and management.
    • Strong knowledge of IPv4/IPv6 management

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • Expertise in Infoblox IPAM and DNS management
  • F5 Networks certifications.
  • Palo Alto / Fortinet NSE7 Network certifications.
  • Cloud certifications.

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