Network Engineering Tech Lead

Stellar IT Solutions LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stellar IT Solutions LLC is seeking a hands-on Network Engineering Tech Lead to own the global corporate network and security posture. The role requires CCIE certification and expertise across wired LAN/WAN and wireless WAN/LAN environments.

You will guide architecture, operations, and modernization, ensuring secure, resilient connectivity across sites and cloud ecosystems. The ideal candidate will lead Zero Trust initiatives, oversee firewall estates, and drive a multi-year network roadmap

Formación

• CCIE certification is mandatory for this role.
• 8+ years of multi-site enterprise network experience required.
• Hands-on expertise with security firewalls and DDI tooling.
• Experience migrating to SASE/ZTNA architectures is preferred.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, and network security.

Responsabilidades

• Own global network architecture, operations, and security posture.
• Lead design and maintenance of LAN/WAN and Wi-Fi standards.
• Architect secure remote access and zero-trust implementations.
• Develop playbooks for site provisioning and office expansions.
• Set network roadmap and manage vendor relationships.

Conocimientos

CCIE Certification

WAN/LAN Design

Wireless/WiFi

Firewall Management

Zero Trust / SASE

Herramientas

Palo Alto

Cisco Meraki

Infoblox DDI

ZTNA / SASE tools

Descripción del empleo

Network Engineering Tech Lead

Contract / CTH

On-site — Sunnyvale, CA

About this role:

We are seeking a hands‑on Network Engineering Technical Lead to take end-to-end ownership of our global corporate network and network security posture. This role requires a CCIE-certified professional with proven expertise in both wired (LAN/WAN) and wireless (Wi‑Fi) enterprise networks . The successful candidate will lead architecture, operations, and modernization initiatives, ensuring secure, resilient, and scalable connectivity across multiple sites and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Network Architecture & Operations

  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, and Wi‑Fi standards.

  • Oversee dual-ISP redundancy, failover, and site connectivity.

  • Manage firewall estates (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Meraki) and Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM).

• Zero Trust & Secure Remote Access

  • Lead migration to SASE/ZTNA architectures (Zscaler, Prisma Access, or equivalent).

  • Implement Zero Trust access models, app segmentation, and least‑privilege policies.

  • Decommission legacy VPNs and enable secure remote access solutions.

• Site & Inter‑Office Connectivity

  • Architect secure, performant connectivity between offices, data centers, and cloud environments.

  • Develop repeatable playbooks for rapid office setup and expansion.

• Leadership & Roadmap

  • Serve as the technical authority and escalation point for all network‑related matters.

  • Partner with IT and Security leadership to define the multi‑year network roadmap.

  • Manage vendor relationships, licensing, renewals, and escalations.

  • Establish monitoring, alerting, and documentation standards for operational transparency.

Required Qualifications

• CCIE Certification (mandatory) - Routing & Switching, Enterprise Infrastructure, or Security.

• 8+ years in network engineering/architecture roles with multi‑site enterprise experience.

• Hands‑on expertise with Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Meraki switching/wireless, Infoblox DDI .

• Experience designing or migrating to SASE/ZTNA architectures (Zscaler strongly preferred).

• Strong grasp of routing/switching, VLANs, SD‑WAN, DNS/DHCP, NAT, 802.1X/NAC.

• Proven ability to standardize and automate operations across growing infrastructure.

• Experience governing mobile/BYOD access (NAC, MDM integration).

• Comfort operating strategically (roadmap, vendor strategy, budget) while remaining hands‑on.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform).

• Exposure to DevOps environments and CI/CD pipelines for network automation.

• Strong documentation and communication skills for executive and technical audiences.