Lead Network Engineer

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) seeks a Lead Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across office, datacenter, and cloud environments. You will lead routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and security initiatives, while guiding engineers and shaping network standards.

The role includes Azure networking work with ExpressRoute and VNets, plus on-call responsibilities and a focus on resiliency and disaster recovery. A Bachelor's in CS/IT is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; combination with experience may be accepted.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in network engineering required.
• 8+ years in enterprise multi-site environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and support of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership for routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN and security.
• Administer Cisco technologies across Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki platforms.
• Design and manage WAN/LAN/WLAN, VPN, and internet connectivity.
• Support Azure networking services (ExpressRoute, VNets, Virtual WAN).
• Mentor engineers and contribute to standards and roadmaps.

Skills

Cisco networking

WAN/LAN/WLAN design

Azure networking

Network security / Zero Trust

Network automation

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/Meraki

SolarWinds

ThousandEyes

LogicMonitor

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where

Our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

About The Role

As a Lead Network Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design, implementation, optimization, and support of CLA's enterprise network infrastructure across office, datacenter, and cloud environments
• Provide technical leadership for routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and network security initiatives.
• Administer and support Cisco networking technologies including Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki, and related platforms.
• Design and manage enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN, and internet connectivity solutions.
• Support and optimize Microsoft Azure networking services, including ExpressRoute, Virtual Networks (VNets), Virtual WAN, DNS, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, HSRP, and QoS.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain secure network architectures, firewalls, segmentation, and Zero Trust initiatives.
• Lead network modernization, cloud transformation, office integration, and infrastructure lifecycle management projects.
• Develop and maintain network automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• Utilize network monitoring and performance management tools such as SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, LogicMonitor, or similar platforms.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex network incidents, performance issues, and critical outages.
• Mentor network engineers and contribute to architectural standards, operational procedures, and network roadmaps.
• Ensure high availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and business continuity requirements are met across the enterprise network.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.

What You Will Need

• 6 years of relevant experience required
• 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, including design, implementation, and support of large-scale multi-site environments preferred
• Bachelor's degree is required. A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree
• Degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $89,000.00 – $153,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.