Lead Network Engineer

KPG99 INC; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPG99 INC in the United States is seeking a Global Network Lead to own strategy, design, and operations of the enterprise network across data centers, cloud environments, and offices worldwide. You will lead a global team of engineers, set standards, and drive initiatives for high availability, performance, and security.

You will oversee LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and data center networks, define KPIs and reports, mentor staff, and coordinate with security, cloud, and applications teams to deliver a

Qualifications

• Experience leading global network teams and initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise routing, switching, and data center networking.
• Proven ability to drive network modernization and cloud integration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 24x7 availability of enterprise network services.
• Oversee LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Internet, VPN, and data center network operations.
• Manage incidents, problems, and change management processes.
• Lead network transformation initiatives including cloud, SD-WAN, and Zero Trust networking.
• Establish network standards, policies, and best practices across regions.
• Drive KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics; deliver executive reviews.

Skills

Enterprise Routing & Switching

SD-WAN Technologies

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

QoS

Data Center Networking

Network Security

Tools

Monitoring & Observability Tools

Job description

• Ensure 24x7 availability of enterprise network services.
• Oversee LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Internet, VPN, and data center network operations.
• Manage incidents, problems, and change management processes.
• Act as the executive escalation point for P1/P2 incidents issue
• Define and execute the global network roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead network transformation initiatives include cloud, SD-WAN, and Zero Trust networking.
• Establish network standards, policies, and best practices across all regions.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization of network infrastructure.
• Good understanding on SDWAN routing switching, ACI fabric, Wi-Fi firewall, Zscaler MFA and cloud network (AWS and Azure)
• Lead and mentor global network engineering and operations teams.
• Define KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics.
• Conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
• Drive knowledge management and technical skill development.
• Lead network integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams.
• Ensure proactive problem management and root cause analysis.
• Deliver regular executive reports and service reviews.

The Global Network Lead is responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, operation, security, and governance of the organization's global network infrastructure. This role provides technical leadership for enterprise networking, ensures high availability and performance across data centers, cloud environments, and offices across all regions, and leads a team of network engineers and service providers coordinations.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Enterprise Routing & Switching
• SD-WAN Technologies
• BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS
• Data Center Networking
• Network Security

Network Monitoring & Observability Tools