Network Engineer Lead

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting is seeking an experienced Network Engineer Lead to guide design, strategy, and operations of complex enterprise networks. The role focuses on Cisco Nexus platforms, LAN/WAN administration, and documentation of network changes.

The ideal candidate brings advanced routing/security knowledge, cloud experience (Azure/AWS), and a track record leading large projects. Strong leadership and problem solving are essential for timely connectivity resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in a related field.
• At least five years of networking experience; seven+ years preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, and firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco).
• Cloud networking experience with Azure or AWS; SD-WAN experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead network design, strategy, and infrastructure implementation.
• Design, configure, and administer LAN and WAN technologies.
• Manage network infrastructure using Cisco Nexus platforms.
• Document network changes and maintain diagrams.
• Resolve connectivity issues and provide technical assistance as needed.
• Configure, monitor, secure, and manage network hardware/software.
• Lead and support large-scale networking projects.

Skills

Network design

Cisco Nexus

Palo Alto firewalls

LAN/WAN administration

Azure/AWS cloud

SD-WAN

Network monitoring

Documentation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, MIS, or related field

Job description

Network Engineer Lead Job Summary

The Network Engineer Lead oversees network design, strategy, implementation, and operations. This role designs and maintains network infrastructure using Cisco Nexus platforms, administers complex LAN and WAN technologies, documents network changes, maintains network diagrams, and resolves connectivity issues in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead network design, strategy, and infrastructure implementation.


• Design, configure, and administer LAN and WAN technologies.


• Manage network infrastructure using Cisco Nexus platforms.


• Document network changes and maintain network diagrams.


• Resolve connectivity issues and provide technical assistance as needed.


• Configure, tune, monitor, secure, and manage network hardware and software.


• Lead and support large-scale networking projects.

Requirements

• At least five years of networking experience;seven or more years of direct experience in networking systems, network operations, or enterprise networking is preferred.


• Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, and firewalls, including Palo Alto and Cisco technologies.


• Intermediate knowledge of Azure or AWS cloud platforms.


• Intermediate knowledge of software-defined wide area networking.


• Experience leading at least four large-scale projects.


• Bachelor s degree in business, computer science, management information systems, or a related field.


• Equivalent experience may be considered in place of a degree.


• CCNP or a similar certification is preferred.

Skill

• Network design and infrastructure strategy


• Cisco Nexus, Cisco routing and switching, and Palo Alto firewalls


• LAN and WAN administration


• Cloud networking with Azure or AWS


• Software-defined wide area networking


• Network monitoring, security, troubleshooting, and documentation


• Enterprise network operations and project leadership

Summary Qualification

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Wollborg Michelson Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We ensure job offers are made based of one s employment experience, skills, and qualifications, regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law. All applicants must furnish proper identification to prove their legal right to work in the US upon a job offer. We participate in E-Verify to confirm one s right to work in the US. Wollborg Michelson Recruiting does not provide sponsorship for an employment-based visa status.