Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer (3 days/week on site)

Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer who will be accountable for the strategic direction, architecture, deployment, and operational support of the organization's enterprise networking environment. This role ensures reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity across data centers, cloud platforms, corporate offices, remote locations, and field operations.

The successful candidate will lead the evolution of a modern enterprise network, leveraging advanced security frameworks, software-defined networking solutions, cloud-native networking capabilities, and proactive threat mitigation technologies. This individual will be responsible for delivering a network infrastructure that aligns with key objectives of security, operational excellence, simplicity, and future growth.

Key Responsibilities:
Network Strategy & Architecture
• Define and execute the enterprise network roadmap in support of business and technology objectives.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve a secure, high-availability network architecture across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Lead initiatives involving Zero Trust architectures, SD-WAN deployments, cloud networking, edge security, and network modernization projects.
• Establish architectural standards, governance models, and best practices for network infrastructure management.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to enhance network performance, resilience, and security.
Operations & Service Delivery
• Direct daily network operations, ensuring consistent service availability and performance.
• Oversee support activities for LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, voice, video conferencing, internet connectivity, cloud networking, security services, and contact center technologies.
• Coordinate incident response, troubleshooting efforts, and service restoration for network-related issues.
• Implement proactive monitoring and performance management processes to maintain optimal network health.
• Manage network asset lifecycle activities, including inventory, maintenance, upgrades, and relocation projects.
• Ensure adherence to service level objectives and operational performance metrics.
Leadership & Collaboration
• Lead and mentor network engineering and support personnel while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Partner with IT leadership, infrastructure teams, security organizations, and business stakeholders to support enterprise initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring infrastructure issues and implementing long-term solutions.
• Facilitate organizational change initiatives related to networking and digital transformation programs.
• Build strong relationships across technical and business functions to improve communication, alignment, and service delivery.
Vendor & Financial Management
• Manage relationships with telecommunications providers, technology vendors, managed service partners, and consulting organizations.
• Participate in vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, renewals, and performance reviews.
• Develop business cases, project justifications, and budget recommendations for network investments.
• Ensure technology solutions are delivered efficiently, securely, and within budgetary expectations.
Innovation & Digital Enablement
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving security threats.
• Recommend and implement innovative networking and connectivity solutions that enable business growth and digital transformation.
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives focused on improving workforce mobility, remote connectivity, collaboration, and operational efficiency.
• Align network capabilities with evolving business goals and strategic priorities.

Required Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, network architecture, or infrastructure leadership roles.
• Extensive background designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale networking environments.
• Advanced expertise with modern networking and security platforms, including:
o Fortinet technologies
o Cisco Meraki wireless solutions
o Azure networking services
o Zscaler security platforms
o Next-generation firewalls
o SolarWinds monitoring tools
o Zero Trust architectures
o Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and edge networking solutions
• Significant experience supporting large-scale dynamic routing environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Hands-on experience with public internet routing, network transport services, and enterprise connectivity solutions.
• Deep understanding of cloud networking principles and hybrid infrastructure architectures.
• Experience managing external service providers, consultants, offshore teams, and strategic technology partners.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, business-critical technology programs and infrastructure transformations.
• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets, resource plans, and capital expenditure initiatives.

Preferred Skills & Competencies
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities.
• Ability to influence decisions across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Track record of successfully delivering large-scale transformation initiatives in evolving business environments.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Deep understanding of enterprise technology trends and their application to digital business strategies.
• Experience balancing operational excellence with innovation and modernization efforts.
• Skilled at driving adoption of new technologies and guiding organizational change.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology investments to organizational outcomes.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-relevant language.