Lead Network Engineer - Full Time Direct hire

nTech Workforce; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to oversee the strategic planning and design of complex network systems. This role demands a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in network engineering and leadership. You will be responsible for guiding a talented team, ensuring efficient network service delivery, and managing sophisticated network tools and equipment. If you thrive in a hybrid work environment and are passionate about networking technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of network engineering experience with leadership roles.
• Experience in designing and managing complex network systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of network engineers to deliver network services.
• Coordinate the design and installation of network equipment.
• Monitor system performance and implement tuning.

Skills

Network Engineering

Leadership

Cisco Routers

Firewalls

Switches

ThousandEyes

DNAC (Cisco DNA Center)

Stealthwatch (Cisco Secure Analytics)

Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or relevant field

Tools

Cisco Routers

Firewalls

Switches

ThousandEyes

DNAC (Cisco DNA Center)

Stealthwatch (Cisco Secure Analytics)

Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Job description

Lead Network Engineer - Full Time Direct hire

Location: Washington, DC, 20220 (Hybrid)

Duration: Direct hire - Full Time

Job Description:

Terms of Employment:

1. This position is hybrid.
2. Candidates must be comfortable working onsite three days per week in Washington, DC (20220).

Overview & Responsibilities:

This leadership role is responsible for the strategic planning, design, and installation of complex network equipment, leveraging deep expertise in engineering, programming, and sophisticated network tools. The incumbent will lead a team of network engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight for data network hardware and software, including Cisco Routers, Firewalls, Switches, ThousandEyes, DNAC (Cisco DNA Center), Stealthwatch (Cisco Secure Analytics), and Identity Services Engine (ISE).

Key responsibilities include:

1. Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the network engineering team, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of network services.
2. Coordinate the planning, design, and installation of network equipment.
3. Participate in system conceptual design and document design concepts.
4. Install new hardware, systems, and software for networks.
5. Design, create, and build network services, equipment, and devices.
6. Generate system-level requirements verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.
7. Monitor system performance and implement performance tuning.
8. Review test plans/procedures, ensure they meet contractual requirements, and participate in the testing process.

Required Skills & Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of network engineering experience.
2. Extensive experience in leading and managing network engineering teams.
3. Practical skills, experience, and training in designing, configuring, upgrading, deploying, monitoring, troubleshooting, and patching data network hardware and software, including Cisco Routers, Firewalls, Switches, ThousandEyes, DNAC (Cisco DNA Center), Stealthwatch (Cisco Secure Analytics), and Identity Services Engine (ISE).
4. Able to acquire Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a relevant field.