Senior / Lead Network Engineer

Senior / Lead Network Engineer
DETAILS
Location : 100% Remote
Position Type : Direct-Hire
Hourly / Salary : to $150K (based on experience)

JOB SUMMARY
Vaco is currently seeking a Senior / Lead Network Engineer for a Direct-Hire opportunity that is 100% remote. The Senior / Lead Network Engineer will serve as the lead engineer responsible for global enterprise network infrastructure, operational stability, security, and modernization initiatives across a distributed enterprise environment. The Senior / Lead Network Engineer will provide hands-on leadership over network engineering operations while mentoring a small offshore team and driving strategic infrastructure direction in partnership with Infrastructure leadership. The Senior / Lead Network Engineer will own design, implementation, troubleshooting, optimization, and operational support of complex enterprise networking technologies spanning Cisco networking, Meraki, Fortinet, Arista, cloud networking, SD-WAN, enterprise wireless, and hybrid cloud connectivity. The Senior / Lead Network Engineer is a highly visible technical leadership opportunity requiring deep enterprise networking expertise, operational ownership, infrastructure modernization experience, and the ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on engineering execution within a global environment.

• Senior / Lead Network Engineer | Infrastructure Operations Leadership — 70–80% Enterprise Network Engineering (hands-on) | 20–30% Leadership / Strategy / Team Oversight
• Leadership / Project Ownership – Lead Network Engineering Initiatives / Mentor Offshore Engineering Team / Influence Technical Roadmaps / Cross-Functional Collaboration / Project Leadership
• Enterprise Network Engineering Leadership – Global LAN / WAN / SD-WAN / Enterprise Wi-Fi / VPN / Network Security Ownership / Infrastructure Operational Stability / Technical Direction / Network Modernization
• Network Engineering – Cisco Networking / Cisco ISE / Meraki / Fortinet / Arista / Enterprise Wireless / Firewall Administration / NAC Platforms
• Protocols / Core Networking – BGP / OSPF / DHCP / DNS / TACACS / RADIUS / VPN Technologies / Packet Capture / Network Analysis / Troubleshooting
• Cloud Connectivity – Azure Networking / Hybrid Cloud Connectivity / OCI
• Infrastructure Operations – Network Reliability / Performance Optimization / Security Hardening / Documentation / Operational Excellence / Incident Resolution
• Modernization – Terraform / Python / Ansible / Infrastructure Automation / Cloud Network Expansion

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Project Leadership / Technical Ownership – Leading Infrastructure Projects / Driving Network Modernization Efforts / Influencing Technical Direction / Coordinating Cross-Functional Initiatives / Managing Enterprise Infrastructure Deliverables
• Enterprise Network Engineering (8+ years | hands-on) – Supporting Large-Scale / Multi-Site / Global Infrastructure Environments with Prior Experience Operating as a Senior / Lead Network Engineer within Complex Enterprise Organizations
• Cisco Networking Administration / Engineering (advanced hands-on) – Supporting Cisco Enterprise Networking Technologies | Routing / Switching / Network Design / Performance Optimization / High Availability / Enterprise Connectivity Solutions
• Network Access Control / Identity Services (hands-on) – Administering Cisco ISE / Comparable NAC Platforms Supporting Authentication / Authorization / Policy Enforcement / TACACS / RADIUS / Secure Network Access Controls
• Fortinet Firewall / Network Security (advanced) – Managing Fortinet Security Solutions | Firewall Administration / VPN Technologies / Security Policy Enforcement / Traffic Inspection / Threat Mitigation / Secure Remote Connectivity
• Enterprise Switching / Wireless Infrastructure – Supporting Meraki Infrastructure / Arista Switching Platforms / WAP Deployments / Enterprise WiFi Architecture / Wireless Performance Optimization / Connectivity Troubleshooting
• Core Networking Protocols / Services (advanced understanding) – BGP / OSPF / DHCP / DNS / VPN Technologies / SD-WAN / Routing Protocol Administration / Packet Capture Analysis / Traffic Flow Troubleshooting / Enterprise Network Diagnostics
• Cloud Networking / Hybrid Infrastructure – Supporting Azure Networking / Hybrid Cloud Connectivity / Cloud Network Architecture / Cross-Environment Connectivity / Network Segmentation / Cloud Infrastructure Integration
• Network Monitoring / Troubleshooting – Advanced Root Cause Analysis / Packet Inspection / Performance Tuning / Connectivity Resolution / Infrastructure Stability Initiatives / Enterprise Incident Response
• Infrastructure Operations / Documentation – Maintaining Operational Documentation / Technical Standards / Change Management Procedures / Infrastructure Governance / Environment Standardization / Operational Best Practices
• Leadership / Team Development – Mentoring Engineers / Leading Distributed or Offshore Technical Teams / Knowledge Transfer / Escalation Oversight / Technical Guidance / Operational Leadership

PREFERRED (not required)

• Automation / IaC (exposure) – Terraform / Python / Ansible / Network Automation / Configuration Management / Infrastructure Standardization / Process Optimization
• OCI Cloud Platform Exposure – Supporting Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) / Multi-Cloud Environments / Enterprise Cloud Networking Strategies
• Industry Environment Experience – Supporting Financial Services / Private Equity / Regulated Enterprise Environments with Focus on Security / Stability / Compliance Requirements

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.