Network Enterprise Lead

Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Network Enterprise Lead for a hybrid contract position in Sacramento, CA, to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale network infrastructure solutions. This role delivers secure, scalable, and highly available network architectures across on-premises and cloud environments. Key Responsibilities Network Architecture & Strategy - Lead the architectural design of secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions - Develop network design alternatives including cloud connectivity, VPCs, segmentation, routing, and load balancing - Collaborate with cloud architects and security teams to align network strategy with enterprise standards Solution Design & Engineering - Design and implement enterprise network architectures across hybrid and cloud environments - Configure and optimize networking components to meet performance and availability requirements - Ensure alignment with enterprise security policies and standards Security & Compliance - Design and implement network security controls and frameworks - Ensure compliance with state and regulatory requirements for sensitive data - Apply best practices for secure network design in cloud and hybrid environments Operations & Optimization - Support performance monitoring and optimization of network infrastructure - Identify and resolve network bottlenecks and reliability issues - Ensure high availability and fault-tolerant network design Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement - Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to internal teams - Lead architecture reviews and present designs to stakeholders - Participate in executive and project governance meetings Documentation - Produce and maintain high-quality network architecture documentation - Ensure documentation aligns with enterprise standards and project requirements Required Qualifications - 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture roles, including 5+ years in enterprise-level design - 3+ years of experience as lead architect in at least two major public cloud environments - Experience leading at least 3 large-scale network architecture projects - 4+ years of experience in network security and compliance - 3+ years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools - Expert-level cloud networking certification - Strong documentation skills (work samples required) - Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field