Lead / (SME) Network Engineer - Remote - Long Term Contract

World Wide Technology; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WorldWide Technology Holding Co, LLC. (WWT) seeks a Lead / (SME) Network Engineer for its Complex Delivery Team, a long-term remote contract. The role requires guiding engineers, delivering end-to-end network solutions and ensuring governance across programs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in complex network design and delivery within regulated or large enterprises, with SME depth in multiple technologies and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of demonstrable experience leading, designing, and implementing complex network solutions within a regulated industry or large enterprise environment.
• Experience operating as a Lead Engineer on complex programmes, technically leading teams and providing progress updates to leadership.
• Ability to bring together knowledge from multiple sources and consolidate it into an end-to-end solution.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Lead or Senior Engineer at subject matter expert level within the Complex Delivery team.
• Design, build, and deploy network infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements.
• Lead delivery on programmes by guiding aligned engineers, taking responsibility for end-to-end project execution.
• Work with global support teams to transition delivered solutions into operational support.

Job description

Worldwide Technology (WWT), a 36-year-old global technology solutions provider specializing in systems integration, Infra-Cloud security, application development, AI Services, and supply chain solutions. With a workforce of 10,000+ employees and strategic partnerships with leading OEMs such as Cisco, Dell EMC, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, WWT delivers cutting-edge infrastructure, cloud, security, and custom application services to clients across 35 countries. Our Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs)lab setup environments spanning over one million square feet of world-class integration and distribution space enable us to deliver unmatched value and innovation at scale. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Glassdoor and Fortune for 14 consecutive years, WWT is also ranked #6 on Indias Great Place to Work list for 2025.

WorldWide Technology Holding Co, LLC. (WWT) currently has an exciting opportunity available for the role of Lead / (SME) Network Engineer - Contract Remote role at Remote Opportunity.

Position: Lead / (SME) Network Engineer - COMPLEX DELIVERY TEAM

Remote Opportunity

Long- Term Contract

Overall Purpose of the Role

• Act as a Lead or Senior Engineer at subject matter expert level within the Complex Delivery team.
• Contribute to engineering and architectural standards and produce low-level designs.
• Lead delivery on programmes by guiding aligned engineers, taking responsibility for end-to-end project execution, and providing progress updates to the wider leadership team.
• Design, build, and deploy network infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements.
• Work with global support teams to transition delivered solutions into operational support.

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in two or more network technologies, with a working knowledge of the other network technologies used by Barclays.
• Scope, plan, and act as Lead Engineer on large transformational programmes and network-led initiatives.
• Ensure that designs align with current architectural guidelines and that supporting documentation is fit for purpose.
• Maintain compliance across all network disciplines, including governance, change management, and risk and audit requirements.

Stakeholder Management and Leadership

• Work with internal Barclays stakeholders and external vendors to achieve project objectives.
• Provide timely updates and escalates issues promptly to the appropriate stakeholders when required.
• Produce accurate estimates for workload and delivery timelines.

Decision-Making and Problem Solving

• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Make confident, well-judged decisions throughout the lifecycle of a project to improve delivery and mitigate delays or issues.

Risk and Control Objective

Ensure that all activities and responsibilities are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, the Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework, and internal Barclays policies and standards.

Person Specification

• More than 10 years of demonstrable experience leading, designing, and implementing complex network solutions within a regulated industry or large enterprise environment.
• Experience operating as a Lead Engineer on complex programmes, technically leading teams and providing progress updates to leadership.
• Ability to bring together knowledge from multiple sources and consolidate it into an end-to-end solution.
• A proactive approach to workload management, delivery, and time management.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex solutions clearly to stakeholders.

Essential Skills and Basic Qualifications

One or more of the following certifications would be advantageous:

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise
• FortiGate Professional
• F5 LTM/GTM at Certified Technical Specialist level, or equivalent

Desirable Skills and Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth technical understanding of one or more of the following technologies:
• Cisco routing and switching, including Cisco ACI, NX-OS, Arista, ASR, CSR, and CSP.
• Juniper routing and switching.
• F5 load balancers, including LTM and GTM, iRules, policies, client and server TLS, mutual authentication, and API/HTTP troubleshooting.
• Fortinet FortiGate, including FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer, as well as Cisco Firepower and ASA.
• Cisco campus wireless.
• Blue Coat, Symantec Proxy, and Zscaler.