Lead Network Engineer

The Challenge:

Join a highly skilled, collaborative, and forward-thinking Global Network Engineering team dedicated to maintaining a robust, resilient, and cutting-edge network infrastructure. We pride ourselves on a culture of shared knowledge, continuous improvement, and mutual support, always ready to innovate and tackle complex challenges together.

We are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Senior/Principal Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and optimization of our global network, with a strong focus on advanced routing, network security, wireless, and automation. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across a diverse range of networking technologies, a passion for elevating team capabilities through mentorship and automation, and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence.

What You’ll Take On:

Network Architecture & Operations:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our global network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability across data centers and offices.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot complex routing protocols, with expert-level proficiency in BGP for our WAVE (100G, 10G, 1G), Ethernet, DIA and MPLS circuits.
• Manage and optimize network devices including Arista switches, Meraki access switches, access points, and MX VPN devices.
• Work extensively with Silverpeak (Aruba HP EdgeConnect) SD-WAN solutions, ensuring optimal application performance and network efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to evaluate, select, and optimize connectivity products for maximum network resiliency.
• Possess a strong background in cloud networking concepts and connectivity within public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP).

Security & Firewalls:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama management.
• Possess a deep understanding of all Palo Alto software features (e.g., App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, WildFire, GlobalProtect, SD-WAN, etc.) and best practices for configuration, policy management, and troubleshooting.
• Lead and execute software upgrades, ensure patch management, and maintain the security posture of our firewall environment.

Load Balancing & Application Delivery:

• Manage and optimize F5 BIG-IP LTM/ASM/APM devices for application delivery, load balancing, and security.

Network Automation & Scripting:

• Drive the adoption and implementation of network automation initiatives, leveraging programming skills (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform) to streamline network operations, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to enhance network efficiency, reduce manual effort, and improve overall operational agility.
• Champion best practices in network programmability and contribute to the team's ongoing development in this area.

Wireless Network Management:

• Design, deploy, and maintain a highly functioning and resilient wireless environment using Meraki access points, ensuring optimal coverage, performance, and security for all users.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

• Utilize and optimize network monitoring tools, specifically Checkmk, to proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve network performance issues and outages.
• Perform in-depth troubleshooting of complex network incidents across various platforms.

Mentorship & Collaboration:

• Act as a mentor and technical lead for junior network engineers, providing guidance, sharing knowledge, and fostering their professional growth.
• Contribute to a highly collaborative team environment, actively participating in knowledge sharing, peer reviews, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and a meticulous approach to network design, configuration, and documentation.

On-Call Support:

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (1 week primary, 1 week backup) to provide 24/7 support for critical network infrastructure.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in large-scale enterprise network engineering, with a significant portion in a senior or principal role.
• Expert-level proficiency with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama), including advanced features and troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with BGP routing in a global multi-circuit environment.
• Strong experience with Arista EOS and Meraki network devices (switches, APs, MX).
• Demonstrated experience with Silverpeak (Aruba HP EdgeConnect) SD-WAN.
• Proficiency in F5 BIG-IP LTM/DNS/APM.
• Proven programming/scripting experience (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform) for network automation.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking principles and experience with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP).
• Extensive experience with wireless network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, particularly with Meraki Wi-Fi.
• Familiarity with network monitoring platforms like Checkmk.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.